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A lot of benign lumps found on the scalp are cysts - fluid-filled sacs that develop beneath the skin. While they are non-cancerous and generally harmless, they can cause discomfort when brushing hair or wearing headwear. Cysts are filled with keratin - a harmless, cheesy protein naturally produced by your skin and hair cells. Squeezing or popping a scalp cyst is ineffective. If the underlying sac (the capsule) is not completely extracted, the cyst will eventually refill. At t

When you come in for a consultation, you’ll see me reach for a small, handheld device that looks like a high-tech magnifying glass. This is a dermatoscope, and it’s one of the most important tools in my kit. What does it actually do? To the naked eye, a mole is just a spot. A dermatoscope uses polarised light and high-grade lenses to "cancel out" surface reflections. This lets me see beneath the skin's surface to view structures, patterns, and blood vessels invisible to the h

One of the reasons people delay minor surgery is the fear of the needle or the pain. If you’ve been putting off a procedure because you’re nervous, here is exactly what to expect from local anaesthesia. 1. The "Bee Sting" To numb the area, I use a very fine needle—much smaller than the ones used for blood tests. You will feel a sharp pinch for about 5 to 10 seconds. Some patients describe it as a "sting," but it passes almost instantly. 2. The "Numb" Phase Within seconds, the