PROBLEMATIC SKIN
PROBLEMATIC SKIN
ACNE
There are five causes leading to the development of Acne:
Excessive discharge of the sebaceous glands (oily).
Excessive (hyper) keratosis in the hair follicle channels (oily).
Changes in skin pH (less acidic) (over exfoliating).
Bacterial infection.
Development of inflammation (heat, redness, swelling).
In each condition of Acne, several or all of the factors may occur. For example, when excessive discharge of the sebaceous glands and changes in sebum structure are combined with hyper-keratosis (clogging of dead skin cells), Acne Comedonica develops.
Treatment Options
Home Topical Treatment:
Medical Grade Home Skin Care.
In-Clinic Treatment Options:
Dermalux LED Phototherapy.
Medical Skin Peel.
Microneedling Facial.
Clarity Reset Facial.
SCARRING
HYPERPIGMENTATION
Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin. Melanin is the natural pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their colour. A number of factors can trigger an increase in melanin production, but the main ones are sun exposure, hormonal influences, age and skin injuries or inflammation.
Hyperpigmentation can make spots or patches of skin appear darker than surrounding areas.
Some forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and sun spots, are more likely to affect areas of skin that face sun exposure, including the face, arms, and legs.
Other types of hyperpigmentation form after an injury or skin inflammation, such as cuts, burns, acne, or lupus. These can occur anywhere on the body.
Although hyperpigmentation is usually harmless, some people for aesthetic reasons wish to get rid of it.
To prevent hyperpigmentation: or to stop it becoming more prominent:
Avoid exposure to the sun: use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to protect the skin and stop hyperpigmentation from becoming darker. SPF should be reapplied every 2 hours.
Avoid picking at the skin: to prevent hyperpigmentation from forming after an injury, avoid picking at spots, scabs, and acne.
Treatment Options
Home Topical Treatment:
Medical Grade Home Skin Care.
In-Clinic Treatment Options:
Dermalux LED Phototherapy.
Medical Skin Peel.
Microneedling Facial.
Tri-Fractional Facial.
CELLULITE
Cellulite is a condition in which the skin has a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It usually affects the bum and thighs but can also occur in other areas. Cellulite occurs when fat deposits push through the connective tissues beneath the skin.
It’s believed the following foods can lead to cellulite or at least make Cellulite worse:
Cheese.
Deli meat.
Barbeque sauce.
Pizza.
Soda/fizzy drinks.
Canned soup.
Cottage cheese.
Margarine.
White bread/bagels.
Treatment Options
In-Clinic Cellulite Eraser Body Sculpting.
MOLES & SKIN LESIONS REMOVAL
Cryotherapy is a highly effective and safe procedure that is used to freeze and destroy benign skin lesions and certain moles.
It uses liquefied nitrous oxide to destroy the tissue by freezing the cell fluid which in turn forms ice shards that rupture the cell membrane in turn destroying the cell and the lesion.
Cryotherapy is beneficial as it is quicker than other treatments and treatment can be done in seconds. It requires no anaesthesia and has no or minimal scarring. There are no limitations on activities (accept protecting the area from damage or abrasion) and clients can return to normal activities after treatment(s).
What we can treat:
Skin tags.
Moles.
Age spots.
Sun spots.
Liver spots.
Cherry angioma (blood spots).
Seborrheic keratosis.
Xathelasma.
Before removal, your skin lesion(s) or mole(s) will need to be diagnosed and confirmed as benign. This can normally be obtained from your NHS GP or we offer a screening service with a UK Consultant dermatologist.
MOLES & SKIN LESIONS SCREENING
Many people can’t afford private dermatology fees, ranging from £175 to £350, and getting to see a GP takes time and often results in a referral to a specialist. The waiting time from start to finish can be weeks and for some clients this is an anxious wait.
We offer screening through UK Consultant Dermatologists with results available within 72 hours.
How does it work?
We’ll ask you some questions about your skin and lesion/mole.
We’ll take a series of images of your skin, and using a special lens, some detailed images of your lesion or mole.
A Consultant Dermatologist will review your answers and images. You’ll receive written results with their findings and advice of what steps to take next.
If Cryotherapy is suitable for removal, we can make arrangements for removal.
ROSACEA
Rosacea is a skin condition that mainly affects the face and it is not known what causes this condition. It’s more common in women and people with lighter skin, but symptoms can be worse in men.
Symptoms of Rosacea are:
Redness (blushing) across your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin that comes and goes.
A burning or stinging feeling when using water or skincare products.
Tiny broken blood vessels that do not go away may appear on your skin.
You may get small pink or red bumps. Sometimes these become filled with a yellowish liquid.
Dry skin.
Swelling, especially around the eyes.
Yellow-orange patches on the skin.
Sore eyelids or crusts around roots of eyelashes – this could be blepharitis.
Thickened skin, mainly on the nose (usually appears after many years).
The following triggers can make symptoms worse:
Alcohol.
Spicy foods.
Cheese.
Caffeine.
Hot drinks.
Aerobic exercise like running.
Home Topical Treatment:
Medical Grade Home Skin Care.
In-Clinic Treatment Options:
Dermalux LED Phototherapy.
ECZEMA
There are many types of Eczema and Atopic Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry, cracked and sore.
Some people only have small patches of dry skin, but others may experience widespread inflamed skin all over the body.
Inflamed skin can become red on lighter skin, and darker brown, purple or grey on darker skin. This can also be more difficult to see on darker skin.
Although Atopic Eczema can affect any part of the body, it most often affects the hands, insides of the elbows, backs of the knees and the face and scalp in children.
People with Atopic Eczema usually have periods when symptoms are less noticeable, as well as periods when symptoms become more severe (flare-ups).
Home Topical Treatment:
Medical Grade Home Skin Care.
In-Clinic Treatment Options:
Dermalux LED Phototherapy.
PSORIASIS
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
These patches normally appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, but can appear anywhere on your body.
Most people are only affected with small patches. In some cases, the patches can be itchy or sore.
Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. It can start at any age, but most often develops in adults under 35 years old, and affects men and women equally.
The severity of Psoriasis varies greatly from person to person. For some it’s just a minor irritation, but for others it can majorly affect their quality of life.
Psoriasis is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that usually involves periods when you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, followed by periods when symptoms are more severe.
Home Topical Treatment:
Medical Grade Home Skin Care.
In-Clinic Treatment Options:
Dermalux LED Phototherapy.
