Q. Dear Sue, have you ever treated Poikiloderma de Civette at all please? I have this on my neck and wondered if you had treated anyone with this condition. G.C. (December 2011) A. Yes, we do see this skin condition fairly often at Elan Medical Skin Clinic. It is most common on the cheeks and on the neck it is…

Q. I suffer a lot with blackheads and wonder what I can do to get rid of them? A. Have you tried using a face wash containing either Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid. These two ingredients help to loosen debris and excess oil from the skin. If you blackheads are impacted, you may wish to consider a treatment called Medical…

A: Veinwave is an excellent treatment for unsightly red veins on and around the nose, cheeks and the chin. The veins shut down immediately. Unlike treatment with lasers or IPL, there is no damage to the surrounding skin with Veinwave. All skin types can be treated and there is no discomfort following treatment. Over a period of six weeks some veins…

A: Oh you poor thing Leanne! I see this problem time and time again, where some inexperienced practitioners get hold of some cheap dermal fillers and offer discounted treatment to clients that they can practice on. This is so wrong. PLEASE DO NOT PANIC! I can squeeze you into my clinic tomorrow morning and inject a product that will disperse…

A: Dear K.S. You should always seek medical advice if there are any changes to the appearance of a mole or if a mole starts to cause you a problem. May I suggest that you either see your G.P as soon as possible. Your G.P may be able to refer you to a Dermatologist on the NHS. Alternatively, you could…