Seborrheic Keratosis Colchester & Chelmsford
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Amy Gordon

Understanding Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a common, noncancerous skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. These growths can appear worrying but are generally harmless. What is Seborrheic Keratosis? Seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin growth that typically appears in older adults. The growths can vary in color from light tan to black and are generally round or oval. Their texture can be waxy or dry and scaly and they are slightly elevated,often looking as though they have been “stuck on” to the skin. While these blemishes are not cancerous and do not progress to cancer, their appearance can be concerning and sometimes cosmetically undesirable. Causes of Seborrheic Keratosis  The exact cause

Diathermy Colchester & Chelmsford
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Amy Gordon

The History of Diathermy

The History of Diathermy: Diathermy is a treatment involving the generation of heat within body tissues through electric currents. This method has been used for various medical treatments for decades. The term “diathermy” is derived from the Greek words “dia,” meaning “through,” and “thermia,” meaning “heat.” The concept of using heat for therapeutic purposes is ancient, but diathermy as we know it began to take shape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Early Beginnings: Nikola Tesla’s Contributions: In the late 1800s, Nikola Tesla, a pioneer in electrical engineering, demonstrated that high-frequency currents could generate heat in biological tissues. His work laid the groundwork for future developments in diathermy.

Malignant Melanoma Colchester & Chelmsford
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Amy Gordon

Malignant Melanoma

Malignant Melanoma is the most serious of skin cancers. As a profession, we discuss skin cancers a lot because we see many different people on a daily basis and have the opportunity to assess their skin in places they may not even be able to see. I am proud to say that between myself and colleagues of mine, we have identified skin blemishes that we have felt would be beneficial to get checked by the doctor and on more occasions than not it has resulted in a cancer diagnosis that has then gone on to be successfully treated. As a blemish removal practitioner I do not diagnose skin cancer myself