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Christie Brinkley: Why Mole Checks Are Essential for Early Skin Cancer Detection

As seen in the Mirror Dr Ross Perry was invited to give his expert advice for readers of the Mirror after Christie Brinkley shared news of her skin cancer, highlighting the importance of self-checking for worrying moles and blemishes. The Mirror feature headlined: Christie Brinkley’s skin cancer diagnosis prompts doctor to list three warning symptoms […]

Scabies – causes, diagnosis & treatment

As seen in the news… As a leading UK skin health expert and media commentator, Dr Ross Perry has been advising on the issue of scabies, which has been in the news recently. Dr Ross Perry is a highly experienced and knowledgeable London GP who also founded Cosmedics Skin Clinics and Skin Surgery Laser Clinics […]

Expert guide to skin cancer prevention

As seen in Yahoo News Dr Ross Perry was invited to give his expert advice for Yahoo News about lowering your risk of skin cancer.  Dr Perry is a UK expert on skin health and has recently featured on TV (Loose Women) as well as regularly appearing in printed and online press. Sunscreen advice Year […]

Sunscreen Contouring Warning in The Sun

Sun damage expert and health media spokesperson Dr Ross Perry warned readers of The Sun about the dangerous TikTok beauty trend for sunscreen contouring.  The idea behind sunscreen contouring is to use SPF strategically in order to allow  particular areas of the face to bronze more than others, creating a similar effect to that of […]

Treatment for Scrotal Sebaceous Cysts

Scrotal sebaceous cysts are a condition which affects the male genital area with yellowy spots on the scrotum.  These are not in anyway harmful or uncomfortable. They’re not contagious as with STDs and not indicative of acne or any other skin condition. However, they can be extremely embarrassing simply due to their appearance. Sebaceous cysts […]

Penile Moles

While the connection with sun exposure is well known, moles can appear literally anywhere on the body, even areas that haven’t seen the sun.  Male Genital Moles Moles on the male genitalia affect many of the UK population. They could include: Penile moles (moles on the penis) Scrotal moles (moles on the scrotum) Groin moles […]

Are Oranges Linked to Melanoma Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is known to be primarily due to UV radiation from the sun or sun beds. However, a study has also found a surprising link to consumption of citrus fruits or oranges. The study’s findings suggested that: 2 servings of citrus fruits a day is associated with a 63% higher risk of melanoma compared […]

5 Health Benefits of Sun Exposure

That sensation of warm sun on your skin often feels like it is doing you good, enhancing your feeling of wellbeing. So without minimising for a moment the significant risks that sun exposure raises, what are the potential health benefits? It is true that UV radiation can be beneficial to the body as long as […]

Are Skin Tags Contagious?

If you have skin tags, then you’re probably wondering where they came from – whether they were ‘caught’ somehow and if not, how they developed. The good news with skin tags is although they can look odd, they are completely harmless in medical terms. They are not indicative of cancer (although it is always important to […]

Skin Tags and Pregnancy FAQ

One of the side-effects of pregnancy is the potential appearance of skin tags. Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-coloured growths that can appear on any part of the body. They are caused by a buildup of collagen and other skin proteins and they can often appear on skin which is hot, moist or where there […]

Large Sebaceous Cyst Removal

Sebaceous cysts may be medically harmless, but they can cause a great deal of discomfort and embarrassment, especially when they are very large and protruding.  Cysts are common, noncancerous growths that can form on the skin. They are usually small and painless, but they can grow large and become uncomfortable. 4 Reasons to Get Rid […]

i News – GP Recommends Sunscreen on Eyelids

GP, mole removal expert and health media spokesperson Dr Ross Perry has stressed the importance of daily sunscreen in i News feature: “The golden health rules GPs swear by, from eating chocolate to ditching lie-ins” Dr Perry told i News readers: “Never forget to put on SPF, even on your eye lids. The skin around […]