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Dermatology

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Discover in-depth details regarding common dermatological conditions that can be effectively treated with the help of our innovative range of treatment options. From acne, rosacea, eczema, to inflammatory skin conditions, psoriasis, seborrhoea, warts and other disorders, the following list covers a range of topics that provide you a deeper understanding of the condition you may have. If you are at all concerned with one or more of the dermatological conditions listed below, schedule a consultation with us and together we can formulate a bespoke and tailored treatment plan for you.

Area of Concern

CONGENITAL BIRTHMARKS

There are varying types of birthmarks, but they typically fall into one of two categories, and can be classified as a pigmented or vascular birthmark. Pigmented birthmarks occur when there’s an overabundance of pigment cells in one area. Pigment cells are what give your skin its natural colour.

One of the most common forms is the congenital nevi (mole). This is formed by a proliferation of benign melanocytes present at birth or developing shortly after birth, and is also known as a brown birthmark. It is caused by localised genetic abnormalities resulting in the proliferation of melanocytes, which are the cells in the skin responsible for normal skin colour.

This proliferation usually occurs between the 5th and 24th weeks of gestation. If proliferation appears early in development, giant and medium-sized congenital melanocytic naevi are formed. Smaller congenital melanocytic naevi are formed later during development after the melanoblasts (immature melanocytes) migrate from the neural crest to the skin.

In some cases, there is also overgrowth of hair-forming cells and epidermis, forming an organoid naevus.

PORTWINE STAINS

A discoloration of the human skin caused by a vascular anomaly (a capillary malformation in the skin), a portwine stain is a vascular malformation that is typically present at birth. It does not regress and lesions may become darker and thicker over time. It typically also has a unilateral or segmental distribution respecting the midline. It may be associated with underlying syndromes.

Early treatment with pulsed dye laser yields better clearance than delayed treatment.

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