When you come to see a skin practitioner like me, you’re not just coming for a treatment. You’re placing trust in the person in front of you to understand your skin, to assess it carefully, and to guide you safely. That is something I take incredibly seriously. Working with skin blemishes regularly, I constantly observe, compare, and assess what I see. No two blemishes are ever the same, and even the most common blemishes can present differently from one person to another. This is why ongoing training is not optional in my field, it is essential. Over the years, I’ve invested in advanced education, both within the advanced cosmetic industry

When I meet clients who have a verruca, 99% tell me they have tried everything over the counter and more than once, and nothing has been successful, and/or it went away but is back. Verrucas can be incredibly stubborn, and if you’ve been treating one for weeks or even months with little success, you’re definitely not alone. They have a frustrating way of improving slightly, looking like they’re disappearing, and then reappearing just when you think you’re winning. The reason for that often comes down to what a verruca actually is. It isn’t just thickened skin on the foot. It’s caused by a virus. The human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus

If you’ve found yourself Googling how to remove a skin tag at home, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common things I see people searching for before they find their way to one of my clinics. And I completely understand the appeal. Skin tags can be frustrating, especially when they’re somewhere visible like your neck or face, or when they keep catching on jewellery or clothing. They feel like something that should have a simple fix. The internet certainly agrees. There is no shortage of suggested remedies, from tying thread around the base to rubbing apple cider vinegar on them, to over-the-counter freezing kits that promise clinical results