Entries by andrea

5 Tips to Avoid Warts on Hands

Warts can be one of the most stubborn skin problems. Some say that time is the only healer, but it can take years for warts to go away of their own accord. Once established, they can be extraordinarily persistent and resistant to treatment, so even if you spent a fortune and invest a lot of […]

Can Turmeric Help UV Damage?

Turmeric is one of those wonderful ingredients that purports to have a host of potential health benefits too. This popular spice contains a powerful chemical called curcumin, which has natural antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its benefits have been studied in relation to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, eye conditions and even cancer. It is important […]

Does Skin Type Affect Risk of Skin Cancer?

It’s commonly understood that having a naturally deeper skin tone will provide some protection from the sun. If you’re less likely to burn you may think it stands to reason that you’re less susceptible to skin cancer.  It is true that paler skin is more likely to burn and burning increases the risk of skin […]

How To Stop Verruca Spreading

Summer is unfortunately at time when verruca (warts on the feet) can become quite problematic, causing great discomfort and inconvenience as they spread.  Plantar warts is the medical name for verruca and it is caused by the HPV human papilomavirus. HPV is a highly contagious virus which is spread easily. It tends to thrive in […]

Mole Checks – What To Look for

Dr Ross Perry has produced a short video to help patients carry out quick and essential mole checks to identify any worrying or suspicious blemishes.  Although more people are now aware of the importance of self-checking, many do not really know what to look for. As one of the UK’s leading experts on moles on […]

New Magazine: Body Health MOT

Melanoma Advice from Dr Ross Perry New Magazine featured an article about how to look after your body entitled ‘Give your body a health MOT!’. Dr Ross Perry was invited to give his expert opinion on checking the skin regularly for any suspicious concerns. Suggesting this is done every 3 months, Ross told New Magazine […]

Skiing Holidays Risk Sun Exposure

With half term just around the corner, the ski season is entering its busiest period.  Skiers look forward to spending time out of doors engaged in healthy pursuits, but although the temperatures may be below freezing, experts are warning that sun exposure is a big risk. Sun exposure is a major factor in melanoma (skin […]

Verruca Treatment NHS Cutbacks

The NHS has stopped the use of liquid nitrogen for treating warts and verrucas in GP practices in Scotland, according to an article in The Scotsman. The announcement has been criticised as part of a cost-cutting exercise and means that patients will now struggle even more to find treatment locally. Retired West Lothian GP Dr Donald Macaulay […]

Types of Warts Explained

Warts on the skin can be irritating, embarrassing and annoying. Doctors classify warts in 5 different types: Common warts – Dome-shaped bump Grey or brown colour Often found on the fingers and hands (can also appear or spread elsewhere) Plantar warts – Appear on the soles or balls of the feet Hard and/or thick skin Tend to cause […]

Sunburn – More Common than Not?

Sunburn is undeniably linked to an increased risk of skin cancer, yet it remains so commonplace in the UK that it seems it’s more common to get burned than not. In fact, statistics from the British Association of Dermatologists in 2014 were particularly shocking, indicating that a massive 72% of Brits admitted to being sunburned […]

20 Minute Skin Tag Removal Review

Parenting Blog ‘Not So Smug Now’ #thenobullmama A number of skin tags were removed in under 20 minutes. Review on parenting blog ‘Not So Smug Now’ of skin tag removal with Dr Ross Perry, after the blog author experienced multiple skin tags during and after pregnancy. The skin tags were inconvenient and the appearance bothered […]

Skin Tag Facts and Removal

Parenting Blog ‘Not So Smug Now’ #thenobullmama The recent feature about skin tags on parenting blog ‘Not So Smug Now’ followed a new mum having skin tag removal at Cosmedics Skin Clinics. https://notsosmugnow.com/ She also shares a few top facts about skin tags: Skin tags are easily removed It’s an super common side-effect of pregnancy […]