Skin Tags, Warts & Benign Blemishes
Addressing Common Skin Blemishes Many people develop common, benign (non-cancerous) skin lesions such as skin tags, viral warts, seborrhoeic keratoses, milia, or cherry angiomas throughout their lives. While typically harmless from a medical standpoint, these blemishes can often be cosmetically undesirable, catch on clothing or jewellery, or cause irritation, leading individuals to seek their removal. Safe and Effective Removal Techniques PRP London Clinic offers safe and effective removal for a wide range of common benign skin blemishes.
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Last reviewed: January 20, 2026
Addressing Common Skin Blemishes
Safe and Effective Removal Techniques
Expert Assessment and Procedure
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Ideal Candidates
- •Individuals bothered by the appearance of skin tags, warts, or other benign lesions
- •People whose skin tags or lesions catch on clothing or cause irritation
- •Those seeking removal of seborrhoeic keratoses, milia, cherry angiomas
- •Individuals with lesions confirmed as benign by a qualified practitioner
- •People seeking minimally invasive removal methods
Clinical Contraindications
- •Lesions suspected of being cancerous or pre-cancerous (require dermatologist assessment/biopsy)
- •Individuals with poor wound healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes)
- •Patients with pacemakers (for electrosurgery - requires caution/assessment)
- •Active skin infections in the treatment area
- •Known allergy to local anaesthetic (if used)
- •Certain locations where scarring is a high risk or undesirable (discussed during consultation)
Common Benign Lesions We Remove
We provide assessment and removal services for various common blemishes, including:
- Skin Tags (Acrochordons): Small, soft, skin-coloured or brown growths on stalks.
- Viral Warts: Caused by HPV, appearing as rough bumps (common, plantar, flat warts).
- Seborrhoeic Keratoses: Waxy, 'stuck-on' lesions, common with age.
- Milia: Tiny, white, cyst-like bumps containing keratin.
- Cherry Angiomas: Small, bright red spots caused by overgrown capillaries.
- Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN): Small, dark papules common on the face and neck of individuals with darker skin tones.
- Benign Moles (Nevi): Following careful assessment to confirm benign nature.
Benefits of Blemish Removal
Removing benign skin blemishes offers several advantages:
- Improved cosmetic appearance
- Elimination of irritation or discomfort caused by catching on clothes/jewellery
- Prevention of potential bleeding or inflammation of irritated lesions
- Increased self-confidence
- Quick and minimally invasive procedures
- Generally minimal scarring with proper technique and aftercare
Why Choose Us for Skin Blemish Removal?
PRP London Clinic ensures safe and effective removal:
- Qualified Practitioners: Trained in diagnosing common skin lesions and performing removal procedures.
- Safety Focused: Prioritising accurate assessment and confirming benign nature before removal.
- Effective Techniques: Utilising proven methods like cryotherapy and electrosurgery.
- Cosmetic Consideration: Aiming for the best possible aesthetic outcome.
- Clear Communication: Explaining the procedure, risks, and aftercare thoroughly.
- Referral Pathway: Appropriate referral if any lesion appears suspicious.
Treatment Process
Common removal methods offered include:
1. Cryotherapy: Liquid nitrogen is applied to the lesion using a spray gun or cotton swab. The extreme cold destroys the tissue, causing it to blister or form a scab and fall off over 1-3 weeks. Suitable for warts, skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses, cherry angiomas.
2. Electrosurgery / Hyfrecation: Uses a high-frequency electrical current delivered via a fine probe to either cauterise (burn) or desiccate (dry out) the lesion, or to shave it off while sealing blood vessels. Often used for skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses, DPN, and sometimes small warts or moles after shaving. Local anaesthetic is typically used.
3. Curettage: Using a sharp, spoon-shaped instrument (curette) to scrape away the lesion, often combined with electrosurgery. Suitable for seborrhoeic keratoses or warts.
The choice of method depends on the lesion type, size, location, and practitioner preference for optimal cosmetic outcome.
Diagnosis & Assessment
Diagnosis starts with a visual inspection of the skin lesion by a trained practitioner. Magnification (dermoscopy) may be used, especially for pigmented lesions like moles, to assess features more closely. A history regarding the lesion (how long it's been present, any changes) is taken. Crucially, the assessment confirms the benign nature of the lesion. If there is any suspicion of malignancy, you will be advised to see a GP or dermatologist for further evaluation, potentially including a biopsy, before any cosmetic removal is considered.
Prevention & Management
Lifestyle Tips
- •Good hygiene practices (can help reduce spread of viral warts)
- •Avoid picking or irritating existing lesions
- •Sun protection (can reduce development of some sun-related lesions)
- •Manage friction in areas prone to skin tags (e.g., neck, underarms)
Home Care
- •Keep the treated area clean and dry as instructed
- •Apply any recommended antiseptic or healing ointment
- •Protect the treated area from sun exposure to minimise pigmentation changes
- •Avoid picking at scabs that may form during healing
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