One of the things I find most rewarding about my work is the follow-up appointment. Seeing the skin six to eight weeks after treatment and watching someone’s face when they realise there’s no trace left of something that had been bothering them for years. This case is a perfect example, and I wanted to share it because it also illustrates something important: the difference between a skin tag and a wart, and why that distinction matters before any treatment. The consultation — “I think it’s a skin tag” This gentleman came to my Colchester clinic after noticing a growth beneath his eye. He’d had it for some time and had

If you’ve got small, hard, pearly white bumps around your eyes, cheeks, or nose, and you’ve been tempted to squeeze them like a spot, here’s the honest truth: it won’t work, and it could make things worse. What Are Milia? They are tiny, firm bumps that sit just beneath the surface of the skin, usually white or pale yellow, and typically no bigger than 1- 2 mm. Unlike a spot, blackhead, or whitehead, milia have no natural opening. That’s the key difference, and it’s exactly what trips most people up. Why Squeezing Doesn’t Work A normal spot has a pore, a natural exit point that lets you (not recommended) squeeze

What to Expect, What It Costs, and Why It’s Worth Doing Properly If you’ve found this page, chances are you’ve noticed a small piece of skin somewhere on your body, and you’re trying to work out what to do about it. You’re not alone. Skin tags are among the most common things I see in clinic, and among the things people search for most before they book a consultation. Here’s everything you need to know, from what they actually are through to what happens on the day. What Are Skin Tags? Skin tags are small, soft growths of skin that usually hang off the surface by a thin stalk. They’re