Treating a Longstanding Intradermal Nevus on the Scalp Recently, a gentleman came to see me with an Intradermal Neavus on the scalp—an intradermal nevus he’d had for nearly 20 years. It had been checked by the doctor and dermatology and although harmless, it had started to cause a bit of bother. Every trip to the hairdresser meant it risked being nicked or caught with the clippers, leaving it irritated and sometimes sore. That was the final nudge he needed to come in for treatment. Intradermal nevi are benign growths—essentially, a type of mole that sits just under the surface of the skin. They’re common and nothing to be alarmed about,

In this blog, I will look at Seborrheic keratosis and the comparison of two that look very different. Seborrheic Keratosis might sound like a mouthful, but it’s actually one of the most common—and completely harmless—skin growths we see. These little (or sometimes not-so-little) patches can show up anywhere on the body and often come as a surprise, especially if you’ve never had one before. The good news? They’re benign, non-cancerous, and very normal, especially as we age. What makes seborrheic keratoses interesting is just how differently they can present. Some are soft, fibrous, and waxy, almost like they’ve been gently pasted onto the skin. Others are dry, crusty, or look

Patience and Persistence: A Real Wart Removal Journey As a blemish removal practitioner, I’ve come to learn that every person who walks through the door brings not just a skin concern, but also a story. Recently, a young gentleman came in with a particularly stubborn wart on his thumb—a rather large one that had been bothering him for quite some time. While some blemishes respond quickly to treatment, warts tend to have a mind of their own, and it’s important for anyone seeking wart removal to understand one essential truth: it takes time. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which means they’re not just a surface issue—they’re a