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Body Conditions

Angioma (Cherry and Spider)

An Angioma is a vascular lesion. It is a benign tumour made up of blood vessels (hemangioma) or lymph vessels known medically as lymphangioma.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

A BCC is the most common type of skin cancer. It rarely kills, however, because it can cause significant disfigurement by invading surrounding tissues, it is still considered malignant.

Birthmarks

Deeply pigmented markings on the face or body which usually appear pink, deep red or brownish. Concerns to look out for; Strawberry marks, Portwine stains, Café au lait and Nevus of Ota

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)

Is a skin condition common in dark skins, characterized by many harmless small dark ‘mole’ or ‘wart’- like growths on the face, neck, chest and back.

Eczema

Is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the outer layer of the skin. The term Eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions.

This is where hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. The ingrown hair condition is seen primarily in curly hair. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle (“razor bumps”),

Genital Warts

These are warts that appear in the genital area – there can be one or a cluster of warts. These are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Excessive sweating usually associated with hands, feet, underarm and facial areas.

Keloids (Hypertrophic Scars)

A Keloid scar is an abnormal scar in the form of firm rubbery lesions or shiny fibrous nodules, often red, pink or purple in appearance, and can vary from pink to flesh-coloured or red to dark brown in colour.

Migraine

A migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by moderate to severe headaches and nausea.

Milk Spots/Milia

A keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth. Milia are commonly associated with newborn babies but can appear on people of all ages.

Onychomycosis (Toenail Fungus)

A fungal infection found underneath the surface of the nail, which can also penetrate the nail. These can be painful and cause difficulty when walking or running.

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis Rosea is a self limiting inflammatory rash of the skin which appears as a scaly patch on the skin which may be pink or dark in colour.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic non-contagious autoimmune disease that presents as white and red scaly patches on the skin. It is often itchy.

Teeth Grinding

TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain.