Minor skin concerns may include skin tags, milia, moles, cysts, seborrhoeic keratoses, raised bumps, rough patches, irritated lesions or lumps under the skin. Suitability depends on assessment.

No. Not all lesions are suitable for treatment. Diagnosis, location, symptoms, medical history, scarring risk and whether referral is needed must be considered first.

A skin tag is usually a soft, small growth of skin that may appear where skin rubs together or in skin folds. It should be checked if it grows, becomes painful, bleeds or changes.

Milia are small white or yellowish bumps under the surface of the skin. They are often harmless, but assessment helps confirm whether they are milia and whether treatment is appropriate.

Moles need careful assessment. A mole that is new, changing, irregular, bleeding, painful, itchy, inflamed or different from your other moles may need GP, dermatology or urgent referral rather than routine treatment.

Seborrhoeic keratoses are common benign skin growths, often rough or “stuck-on” in appearance. However, dark or changing lesions should still be assessed because some lesions can mimic other conditions.

Seek medical advice if a lesion changes in size, shape or colour, has an irregular border, bleeds, oozes, becomes painful, becomes itchy, changes sensation, grows quickly or does not heal.

Yes, cysts and lumps can be assessed, but some may need GP review, imaging, dermatology review or surgical referral, especially if they are deep, painful, fixed, infected, recurring or increasing in size.

Any lesion treatment can leave a mark or scar. Pigment change, recurrence, incomplete removal and dissatisfaction with the cosmetic result are also possible. Risks are discussed before treatment.

Self-removal is not recommended because it can cause bleeding, infection, scarring and delayed diagnosis if the lesion was not what it appeared to be.

If a lesion looks suspicious or diagnosis is uncertain, treatment may not be appropriate. You may be advised to seek GP, dermatology, urgent referral or another specialist pathway.

This pathway is assessment-led. We only consider treatment where there is a medical, functional or psychological wellbeing context and where it is clinically appropriate after assessment.

Costs depend on assessment, lesion type, number of lesions, treatment suitability, follow-up needs and whether referral is recommended. Please check the full pricing page and confirm pricing before proceeding.

The main goal is to understand what the lesion may be, whether it is suitable for treatment, and whether monitoring, treatment, GP review, dermatology review or urgent referral is the safest next step.