Conditions such as rosacea can be treated by one of our Dermatologists at any stage, but it is best to make an appointment as soon as possible because, if left untreated, it will quickly worsen.

Symptoms of rosacea:

• Red stinging skin

• Blushing across your face, cheeks, nose, and forehead that can appear and disappear over a short time

• Broken blood vessels

• Swollen bumps similar to acne

• Skin peeling

• Dry and swollen skin

• Yellow and orange patches

• Sore or crusty eyelids

Treatments for rosacea

A Dermatologist will discuss some lifestyle changes, such as:

• Reducing your alcohol consumption

• Limiting spicy food intake

Once we have assessed your skin and gotten to the root cause of the issue, treatment may look include:

• Antibiotics

• Specialist-branded medication

• Mandelic acid peels

• Topical antiseptics

Depending on the severity of your condition, other options like laser and photodynamic therapy are available if your Dermatologist advises them.

Hyperpigmentation can affect the skin in several different ways, with the main types being:

• Dark patches

• Age spots

• Melasma

Hyperpigmentation of any kind is most commonly found on darker skin tones since the condition is caused by excess melanin in the skin – although it can affect all skin tones.

Melasma is more common in women, affecting them 9 times more than men. The statistics rise to up to 50% more during pregnancy. This is likely due to hormones, as it is also a common side effect of birth control. Melasma can be triggered by UV ray exposure and will present itself as brown patches on the face, particularly the nose, cheeks, and forehead, or cover areas of the stomach.

What causes the skin to darken?

• Acne scarring

• Sun damage

• Your body making too much melanin (too little, and your skin may lighten)

• Certain medications

If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, don’t worry - it is not generally seen to be harmful or a sign of a serious medical condition. At Pall Mall, we’ll bring you in for a physical exam, take some tests when you’re ready, and prescribe a suitable treatment plan.

Unusual warts, moles, or skin tags 

Skin tags are soft growths that can appear on the skin. They are fleshy, skin-coloured, loose mole-like flaps of skin that appear for sometimes no apparent reason.

Good news - skin tags are harmless and can be easily removed. If you have a skin tag (or wart or mole, for that matter) that is concerning you, you can book an appointment with us and we can remove it. First, we’ll numb the area, then apply a freezing or burning solution.

If the skin tag is small enough, the discomfort will be minimal - no more than a pinprick.

Are moles dangerous?

Unlike skin tags, moles can be a health risk, and it is important to get any unusual-looking moles checked as soon as possible.

Most moles are completely safe and normal – but any change in colour, size, or texture is a concern and worth making an appointment for a few weeks of mole mapping and a general assessment of the mole itself. 

Mole mapping is a technique to keep track of moles over time using photography. This will help our Dermatologists understand and diagnose any issues with the mole before considering a removal.

Once our Dermatologists are confident the mole is free of any type of skin cancer, such as melanoma, you will have the option to get the mole removed cosmetically with a minor surgery.

Can warts be removed?

Warts in general are not a danger to your health, but if they are itchy, painful, or embarrassing for you, it is time to see a Dermatologist to seek advice on getting them removed. Warts are usually treated with creams, freezing, or a minor surgery.

Acne is an extremely common condition, with 48% of people in the UK having experienced it at some point in their life.

Acne is mostly caused by a change in hormone levels as an adolescent, but it can appear at any age.

Acne causes spots and oil build-up usually on the face, although over half of the people that suffer from acne have it on their back. 15% suffer from it on their chest and sometimes the skin can feel hot and painful to touch.

Treatments for acne or related skin conditions include:

• Prescribed topical retinoids

• Antibiotics

• Medical peels

If you suspect that you have an allergy, and experience discomfort after eating certain foods or exposure to specific substances, an allergy and intolerance test is highly recommended. Food, pollen, and animal hair are the most common causes of allergies, but rarer allergies do exist and can be flagged in test results.

At Pall Mall, we offer private blood tests to get to the bottom of any intolerances and allergies you may be dealing with. We can conduct an allergy patch test and help you eliminate any known triggers.

We support you through the process, and our allergy and integrative medicine specialist can help you to deal with the results when they come.

If left undiagnosed and untreated, allergies and intolerances can turn into more serious conditions, or be an indicator of something else going on so it’s important that you book an appointment.

Eczema can be an extremely uncomfortable condition that causes skin to turn sore, dry, and itchy.

The skin can become red and irritated and so dry that it begins to crack and bleed. It’s non-contagious but in some cases it can become so intense that it can lead to other issues such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression.

Contact eczema is caused by the use of chemicals, irritants, cosmetics, or allergens in an unnatural environment. Almost 1 in 10 people in the UK have it, and it is the most common type of work-related skin disease.

If you suffer from eczema and lifestyle changes aren’t working to get rid of it, our team of expert Dermatologists can help.

Treatments for eczema are typically creams, steroids, and phototherapy – which is a form of treatment using UVA and UVB wavelengths to gradually improve the affected area over a few months of sessions.

Dealing with hair loss can be upsetting, but understanding why it is happening is, of course, the first step you must take.

It’s natural for hair to thin gradually with age, and conditions like male or female pattern baldness can also lead to noticeable hair loss over time. Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is typical, but if you’re noticing more excessive loss, we would advise consulting a specialist. They can help determine if there’s an underlying cause and discuss potential treatments to manage hair loss and support healthy hair growth.

Some of the causes of hair loss are:

• Aging

• Iron deficiency

• Weight loss

• Stress

• Illnesses such as alopecia