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Did you know, a single square inch of skin contains around 19 million cells? It’s amazing stuff! And it is constantly renewing itself, forming new cells all the time. However, as we age, this process of cell renewal slows down – the dead cells on the surface of our skin remain for longer, leaving the skin with a dull look and a rough, scaly feel.
In addition, it is fairly common for various kinds of lumps, bumps, and growths to appear.
Some are completely harmless, some are not so harmless. And that is why it is so important to regularly check yourself over and see a doctor right away if you spot any changes.
There are many different types of benign skin growths associated with ageing skin. The most common include seborrheic keratoses which are rough, brownish-black spots; cherry angiomas which are smooth, red-coloured bumps; and sebaceous hyperplasia which are yellow bumps consisting of oil glands.
Cysts, moles, and skin tags can often form over time, and although many are completely benign, some prefer to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. It’s a procedure which is quick, safe, and carried out right here in the YourGP practice.
The best way to protect your skin is to cover up in the sun and apply a high SPF sun cream. Applying a moisturiser regularly will help to prevent ageing skin becoming too dry, as will maintaining a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water.
When to seek help
Those who have had extensive sun exposure are at greater risk of developing pre-cancerous skin growths, known as solar keratoses, and skin cancers.
A cancerous mole can grow rapidly if left untreated so ensure you check your body regularly and familiarise yourself with the potential warning signs:
If you’re worried about any changes to your skin, it is always best to seek expert medical help. The skin experts at YourGP, such as Dermatology Nurse Specialist Polly Buchanan, offer mole checks, teach self-skin examination, and can provide some cryotherapy and topical medical managements. Click here to find out more about the services that Polly offers
Where further attention is required, they will advise on the next steps, such as testing and removal. Minor skin problems, such as benign cysts, moles, and skin tags, can be treated and removed in the practice by a GP.
An initial consultation will enable the doctor to make a full assessment, discuss treatment and cost with you. The procedure itself can be carried out quickly, at a convenient time for you in our Edinburgh clinic, and sutures will be removed approximately one week later if necessary.
For further details on minor surgery at YourGP CLICK HERE, or email our reception team at reception@your.gp or call us on 0131 225 5656 to book an appointment.
I had been at this practice since late 2018. The staff have been nothing but amazing! The care given here has to be the best care I’ve ever received at any practice. Very polite, greeted with a smile and always made sure you were comfortable.
The response times are extremely quick, always on that day or early next morning, pointing you into the right direction. Even if they were unable to assist, they would always make sure you knew where to go and what to do.
Your appointments are always accommodated to your needs, some imes I was unable to make my routine appointments in person so they would happily offer a Skype call which made things easier as I live a few hours away, but was always happy to make the trip when I could as it was always a pleasant experience.
I cannot thank this practice enough for the help that they gave me, I now feel confident and comfortable with myself and I would definitely recommend their services!