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Skin Lesions & Benign Growths
Harmless skin growths such as skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses, milia, warts and cherry angiomas are very common, and many people would simply like them gone. At Dr Ed Robinson Clinics in Hale, near Altrincham, Dr Ed Robinson assesses each lesion at a consultation and, where it is suitable, removes it with cryotherapy or the Erbium laser. We do not remove lesions surgically, and we treat adults aged 18 and over.
We do not offer mole checks, mole removal or skin cancer screening. If a mole or lesion is new, changing, bleeding or looks unusual, please see your GP or a dermatologist.
Understanding Benign Skin Lesions
Benign (non cancerous) skin lesions vary in size, shape and colour. Most are harmless and stay stable over time, but they can catch on clothing or jewellery, become irritated, or simply bother you.
Every lesion is assessed by Dr Ed before any treatment. If anything looks suspicious or has been changing, we will not treat it and will advise you to see your GP or a dermatologist.
Lesions we commonly assess include:
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SKIN TAGS
Small, soft growths where skin rubs, such as the neck and underarms. They can be removed with cryotherapy or the Erbium laser. -
SEBORRHOEIC KERATOSES
Waxy, rough or slightly raised growths that become more common with age. Selected ones can be treated with cryotherapy. -
WARTS
Rough, raised growths caused by a skin virus. Many respond to cryotherapy, and some can be treated with the Erbium laser. -
MILIA
Tiny, firm white bumps, often around the eyes. Read more about milia below. -
SUN DAMAGE
Selected actinic keratoses and solar lentigines (sun spots) can be treated with cryotherapy once Dr Ed has assessed them.
Milia: Tiny White Bumps Around the Eyes
Milia are tiny, firm white bumps that often appear under and around the eyes and on the cheeks. They form when keratin, a natural skin protein, becomes trapped just beneath the surface. Milia are harmless, but they can be stubborn and may stay for months if left alone.
We can remove milia at the clinic, and the method is chosen at your consultation: it could be a fine needle, the Erbium laser or cryotherapy. Please do not squeeze or pick at milia yourself. Deeper milia in particular should not be extracted at home, as this can cause scarring and inflammation.
At home, gentle exfoliating acids can help milia come to the surface and make new ones less likely. Look for AHAs, such as glycolic or lactic acid, and BHAs, such as salicylic acid. Take care not to over-exfoliate, especially around the delicate skin of the eyes.
If you are not sure whether a bump is milia, a skin consultation is a good first step. We treat adults aged 18 and over.
Recommended Treatments
For suitable benign lesions, Dr Ed Robinson may recommend cryotherapy or the Erbium laser. We do not remove lesions surgically, and we do not offer mole checks, mole removal or skin cancer screening. If a lesion looks unusual, changing, bleeding or painful, we will advise you to see your GP or a dermatologist.
FAQs
For more general enquiries, please take a look at some of our frequently asked questions.
Which skin lesions can you remove?
We treat a range of benign lesions, including skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses, milia, warts and cherry angiomas, as well as selected actinic keratoses and solar lentigines. Every lesion is assessed by Dr Ed Robinson first. See Benign Lesion Removal for more detail.
Do you check or remove moles?
No. We do not offer mole checks, mole removal or skin cancer screening, and we do not diagnose or treat skin cancer. If a mole is new, changing, bleeding, itchy or looks different from your others, please see your GP or a dermatologist.
How are lesions removed?
With cryotherapy, which freezes the lesion so that it falls away as the skin heals, or the Erbium laser, which removes skin tags and warts precisely, layer by layer. We never remove lesions surgically. Dr Ed will recommend the best option, or no treatment at all, once he has assessed your lesions.
What are the white bumps around my eyes?
They are often milia: tiny, firm white bumps that form when keratin becomes trapped just under the skin. Milia are harmless, but please do not squeeze or pick them, as this can cause scarring. At your consultation we will confirm what they are and choose the removal method, which could be a fine needle, the Erbium laser or cryotherapy.
What if my lesion looks suspicious?
If anything looks suspicious at your consultation, or has been changing, we will not treat it and will advise you to see your GP or a dermatologist.
How much does it cost?
All new patients start with a doctor consultation with Dr Ed Robinson, which is £100 and is separate from the cost of treatment. Your treatment price is confirmed at your consultation, before you go ahead.
Where is the clinic?
Dr Ed Robinson Clinics is in Hale, near Altrincham, about 15 to 20 minutes on foot from Hale station. Lesion assessment and treatment is carried out by Dr Ed Robinson. We treat adults aged 18 and over.