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Clinical assessment of milia and selected benign skin tags before treatment.
Book a consultationMilia and skin tags are common, usually benign concerns, but they are not the same. A clinical assessment confirms whether a lesion is suitable for treatment and whether it should instead be reviewed by a GP or dermatologist.
Milia form when keratin becomes trapped beneath the skin and may appear spontaneously or after irritation or injury. Skin tags are soft growths containing collagen fibres and vessels, commonly found in skin folds and areas of friction.
Emma examines the lesion’s appearance, location and history. Anything changing, bleeding unexpectedly, unusually pigmented or uncertain in diagnosis is not treated cosmetically until it has received appropriate medical review.
Suitable milia may be treated by careful professional extraction or another selected method. Suitable skin tags may be removed using an appropriate clinic-based technique. The method and likely downtime depend on the lesion and area.
Do not pick, squeeze, cut or attempt to remove a lesion at home. This can cause bleeding, infection, scarring and delayed diagnosis of something that is not a simple milia or skin tag.
This information is general and is not a diagnosis. New, changing, bleeding or otherwise concerning skin lesions should be assessed by an appropriate medical professional.
If you are unsure what is causing your concern, book a consultation and we will help you understand the next steps.
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