This is a surgical procedure performed under local anaesthesia where a lesion is removed by scraping or shaving it off from the surface using a blade or an instrument called Curette. It is an excellent procedure specially to treat benign lesions as it leaves minimum scarring. Some raised unsightly moles can also be removed with excellent results by this method.
As the name suggests this is a surgical procedure when a lesion is excised/Cut out. This procedure requires sutures which are usually removed 7-14 days later. This procedure is done under Local anaesthesia. It is suitable for mole removal or skin cancer removal.
Sometimes when the diagnosis of a lesion or a rash is not clear, a biopsy can help to get the correct diagnosis. Sometimes the biopsy is done by using an instrument called “Biopsy punch” which comes in different sizes and we can take small measured amount of skin and send it to the pathology laboratory for histology. Benefits of this procedure include a very small wound and help us to make a firm diagnosis so that we can plan appropriate treatment. This procedure requires local anaesthesia.
Cryotherapy or Freezing can be a useful treatment option for a number of skin conditions including Solar Keratosis, Viral Warts, Seborrhoeic Keratosis, Skin tags and some mild form of Skin Cancers. It is usually done with Liquid Nitrogen. Further information regarding Cryotherapy attached.
https://www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/condition/cryotherapy/
Patients request mole removal if they are concerned about it but sometimes a mole may be unsightly, catching or itchy. It can be removed by cutting it out (Excision Biopsy) which leaves a linear scar, and some moles can be removed by means of Shave biopsy which leaves much smaller scar. We usually send all lesions removed for histological analysis.
Cysts although benign can be annoying and disfiguring. They can get infected and discharge. Usually best way to treat a cyst is symptomatic to remove it. Some cysts can be treated with a steroid injection with good results. Further information about common cysts attached.
www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/condition/epidermoid-and-pilar-cysts/
There are different types of warts humans can get, most common type are Viral warts and Seborrhoeic Keratosis (warts).
Viral warts can affect anyone but mostly affect young people. These are small warty lesions on the fingers and hand. It can also affect feet where it is called a Verruca. These can resolve spontaneously in due course of time. Treatment options include Topical therapy, Cryotherapy or removal by means of Curettage and Cautery. I can discuss all the treatment options and plan the best treatment
Seborrhoeic Keratoses (Warts) are brown warty lesions usually on the trunk. As we get older the tendency to get these lesions increases. These are benign lesions but can get inflamed and itchy. These can be unsightly. Treatment options are Cryotherapy or removal by means of Curettage and Cautery under local anaesthesia.
Skin tags are common and mostly located around the neck, axilla and groin. They can respond to Cryotherapy or we can simply snip the skin tags off with or without local anaesthesia (cut and cautery) with excellent cosmetic results.
This is a surgical procedure performed under local anaesthesia where a lesion is removed by scraping or shaving it off from the surface using a blade or an instrument called Curette. It is an excellent procedure specially to treat benign lesions as it leaves minimum scarring. Some raised unsightly moles can also be removed with excellent results by this method.
As the name suggests this is a surgical procedure when a lesion is excised/Cut out. This procedure requires sutures which are usually removed 7-14 days later. This procedure is done under Local anaesthesia. It is suitable for mole removal or skin cancer removal.
Sometimes when the diagnosis of a lesion or a rash is not clear, a biopsy can help to get the correct diagnosis. Sometimes the biopsy is done by using an instrument called “Biopsy punch” which comes in different sizes and we can take small measured amount of skin and send it to the pathology laboratory for histology. Benefits of this procedure include a very small wound and help us to make a firm diagnosis so that we can plan appropriate treatment. This procedure requires local anaesthesia.
Cryotherapy or Freezing can be a useful treatment option for a number of skin conditions including Solar Keratosis, Viral Warts, Seborrhoeic Keratosis, Skin tags and some mild form of Skin Cancers. It is usually done with Liquid Nitrogen. Further information regarding Cryotherapy attached.
https://www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/condition/cryotherapy/
Patients request mole removal if they are concerned about it but sometimes a mole may be unsightly, catching or itchy. It can be removed by cutting it out (Excision Biopsy) which leaves a linear scar, and some moles can be removed by means of Shave biopsy which leaves much smaller scar. We usually send all lesions removed for histological analysis.
Cysts although benign can be annoying and disfiguring. They can get infected and discharge. Usually best way to treat a cyst is symptomatic to remove it. Some cysts can be treated with a steroid injection with good results. Further information about common cysts attached.
www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/condition/epidermoid-and-pilar-cysts/
There are different types of warts humans can get, most common type are Viral warts and Seborrhoeic Keratosis (warts).
Viral warts can affect anyone but mostly affect young people. These are small warty lesions on the fingers and hand. It can also affect feet where it is called a Verruca. These can resolve spontaneously in due course of time. Treatment options include Topical therapy, Cryotherapy or removal by means of Curettage and Cautery. I can discuss all the treatment options and plan the best treatment
Seborrhoeic Keratoses (Warts) are brown warty lesions usually on the trunk. As we get older the tendency to get these lesions increases. These are benign lesions but can get inflamed and itchy. These can be unsightly. Treatment options are Cryotherapy or removal by means of Curettage and Cautery under local anaesthesia.
Skin tags are common and mostly located around the neck, axilla and groin. They can respond to Cryotherapy or we can simply snip the skin tags off with or without local anaesthesia (cut and cautery) with excellent cosmetic results.
