Shahla has over 3 decades of experience in removing skin blemishes such as moles, warts, skin tags and other areas of pigmentation. The best way to find out if she can help you is to get in touch, but the following is a summary of the various blemishes that she has experience in either eradicating or minimising.
The technique used will depend on the legion, and on the size and location. For treatable zones, a local anaesthetic is always administered to eliminate any discomfort.
Moles
Nevi or moles are growths on the skin that range in colour, from natural skin tone to brown and black.
Moles occur when certain cells in the skin grow in a cluster instead of being spread throughout the skin. These cells are called melanocytes and they make the pigment that gives skin it’s natural colour.
When exposed to ultra violet light these moles can get darker and during pregnancy or puberty, moles tend to change colour.
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Types of moles
- Congenital Nevi: appear at birth
- Dysplastic Nevi: larger with irregular shape; they tend to be hereditary. People with dysplastic moles are have greater chance of developing cancerous melanoma.
Melanoma Warning
Before any treatment can be provided, any changes in the mole should be checked by the dermatologist to detect skin cancer. The majority of moles are harmless, but in a few rare cases they can develop into aggressive form of skin cancer called malignant melanoma (MM) and getting this checked is a requirement before treatment.
The exact cause of all melanomas is not clear, but exposure to UV radiation from light or tanning lights increases the risk of developing melanoma. Melanoma can be treated successfully if it is detected early.
The simple ABCDE check
To help you identify characteristics of unusual moles that may indicate melanoma or other skin cancers, think of the letters ABCDE:
- A is for asymmetrical shape. Look for a mole with irregular shapes, such as very different looking halves.
- B is for irregular border. Look for moles with irregular notched or scalloped borders.
- C is for changes in colour. Look for many uneven distributions of colour.
- D is for diameter. Look for a growth n a mole larger than 6 millimetres.
- E is for evolving. Look for changes over time, like itching or bleeding.
Warts
These small, non-cancerous growth appear when skin is infected with one of many viruses of human papilloma virus family (HPV). The virus triggers extra cell growth, which make the outer layer of the skin thick and hard.
Cherry Angiomas
These are fairly common red papules on the skin known as blood blisters. They can occur almost anywhere on the body, usually develop on the trunk. Causes are unknown, but they tend to be genetic.
Skin Pigmentation
Pigmentation refers to the colouring of the skin. Melanin is made by cells in the skin called melanocytes. When the cells become damaged or unhealthy, its affect melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders may affect just patches of skin, others the entire body.
Hyperpigmentation
If the body makes too much melanin, skin get darker. Pregnancy, Addison’s disease, sun exposure, sometimes injury (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation), all can make the skin darker.
Vitiligo
Is a condition that causes patches of light skin. Infection, blisters, and burns also cause lighter skin.
Melasma
Melasma is a common pigmentation disorder that causes brown or gray patches to appear on the skin, primary on the face. The most common areas for melasma to appear is the bridge of nose, the forehead, the cheeks.
Birth control pills, pregnancy and hormone therapy can trigger melasma. Stress and thyroid disease also thought to cause melasma. Additionally, sun exposure can cause melasma.
