Reasons why you might need dermatology treatment
There are a wide variety of problems that can affect your skin. In England and Wales alone, 12.9 million people each year visit their GP regarding skin issues. These can range from less serious conditions such as mild eczema and minor skin tags, to more significant concerns such as large or painful cysts, to cancers of the skin.
Some of the most common skin conditions our dermatologists at Sarum Road Hospital see include:
Serve Acne
If you have multiple painful pustules, nodules or cysts, you may have severe acne. Severe acne is treated through antibiotic tablets and topical treatments. Other treatments may be offered depending on your induvial circumstances.
Skin cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are the two most common forms of skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma can look like a firm pink lump on your skin with a crusted surface. But basal cell carcinoma can present as a red scaly patch, or a shiny pink or pearly-white lump.
The third most common type of skin cancer is melanoma, the typical sign of this is the appearance of a new mole or a change to the appearance of an existing mole. This can be anywhere on the body, but is most often found upon the back, legs, arms, and face.
Skin lesions
Skin lesions includes moles, skin tags, epidermoid cysts (a fluid-filled lump) and lipomata (non-cancerous fatty tissue found under your skin). Skin lesion removal is a procedure that can surgically remove these.