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Skin concerns
Skin concerns are common, and most are a natural result of time spent in the sun. They can show up as brown marks, redness, changes in texture, or patches that look different from the skin around them. Many are harmless, some are worth checking, and a good number can be improved. Understanding what a concern actually is makes it easier to know what to do about it.
Acne
Acne appears when hair follicles become blocked with oil and dead skin cells, leading to blackheads, whiteheads and deeper, inflamed spots. It is most common in the teenage years but affects plenty of adults too, often around the jaw and chin. Hormones, genetics and some products can all play a part. Treating it early can settle the breakouts and reduce the chance of scarring. Adult breakouts that do not respond to the usual acne treatments can sometimes be a form of rosacea, so it helps to know what you are actually dealing with.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common, long term condition that causes redness across the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. It can come with flushing, small visible blood vessels, or bumps that look like acne. It tends to come and go, and triggers such as heat, sun, alcohol or stress can bring it on. It is not the same as having sensitive skin, and it tends to settle best once it is recognised for what it is.
Pigmentation and melasma
Pigmentation is a general term for darker marks on the skin, including freckles, sun spots and age spots. Most are caused by sun exposure over the years and are harmless, sitting flat against the skin in shades from light tan to dark brown. Melasma is a particular type of pigmentation that appears as larger, symmetrical brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip. It is more common in women and is linked to hormones as well as sun, which is why it can appear during pregnancy or with some medications. Pigmentation is usually harmless, but because a spot can sometimes look similar to one worth checking, it is a good idea to have anything new or changing looked at.
Sun damage
Sun damage builds up quietly over many years. It can show as uneven tone, rough or dry patches, fine lines, broken capillaries, and the kinds of brown spots described above. Most of it is a cosmetic concern, though sun exposure is also the main cause of skin cancer, so it is worth keeping an eye on anything that changes. A lot of the visible damage can be improved.
Laser treatment
Many skin concerns can be improved with laser treatment. It is non-invasive, so there is no surgery involved, and it can help with several of the concerns on this page, including pigmentation, the redness of rosacea, the visible signs of sun damage such as uneven tone and texture, and the marks that acne can leave behind. The right approach is different for every person, so we assess each case individually and recommend the treatment that suits your skin and your concern.
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If something on this page sounds familiar, or you have a concern you would like to understand better, we are happy to help.
