Wart & Verruca Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
What are warts & verrucas? Warts and verrucas are small, rough lumps which grow on the skin. They can be found anywhere on the body, but are commonly found on the hands and feet. If found on the soles of the feet they are called verrucas. What do warts and verrucas look like? Warts can […]
Skin Tag Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
What are skin tags? Skin tags are very common, completely harmless growths of skin. What do skin tags look like? They tend to be brown or skin coloured and can look like they are hanging of the skin. If they become irritated or catch on clothing or jewellery then can become red in colour. You […]
Seborrhoeic Keratosis Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
What are Seborrhoeic keratosis? Seborrhoeic keratosis are also known as seborrhoeic warts (or as we like to call them in clinic “wisdom spots”). They are very common, harmless (benign) growths of skin, often caused by a build up of skin cells. What do Seborrhoeic warts look like? They are often slightly raised and appear to […]
Cyst Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
Pillar/Epidermoid Cysts are small bumps beneath the skin which are most commonly found on the face and neck, although can appear anywhere on the body. Epidermoid Cysts grow slowly and are often painless, although you may choose to have the lesion removed if you don’t like its appearance, or if it becomes painful or infected. […]
Lipoma Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
What is a lipoma? A lipoma is a harmless soft fatty lump which grows beneath the surface of the skin. It is a collection of fat cells which clump together and can occur anywhere on the body. Who gets lipomas? Lipomas can occur in anyone, but tend to develop more in middle aged adults and […]
Dermatofibroma Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
What is a Dermatofibroma? A dermatofibroma is a harmless overgrowth of fibrous tissue, occurring in the deeper layer of the skin. What do Dermatofibromas look like? They often range in colour from pink to brown and are usually less than 1cm. They feel like rubbery small buttons and if pinched or squeezed, they often form […]
Mole Removal in Slough & Maidenhead
What are moles? A mole (also known as a melanocytic naevus) is often a coloured spot on the surface of the skin. It is caused by a collection of pigment cells, known as melanocytes. Who gets moles? Almost everybody has a mole. They tend to be more common in fair skinned people, compared to darker […]
