Entries by Andrea Callaway

Fortnite/YouTube Gamer Ninja’s Skin Cancer News

The Mirror picked up on the shocking news of 32 year old YouTuber and Fortnite gamer Ninja, who revealed that he was receiving treatment for melanoma skin cancer on his foot.  The feature headlined: “YouTuber Ninja’s skin cancer symptoms revealed after spotting sign on bottom of his foot” Ninja (real name Tyler Blevins) initially shared […]

3-Step Cyst Removal Process Demonstration

Minimal Scarring Technique Dr Ross Perry, founder of Cosmedics Skin Clinics and the London Mole Removal Centre, demonstrates his 3-step process for sebaceous cyst removal.  The treatment has been designed to give the best possible results in the long term. This means removing not only the cyst itself, but also all traces of the sebaceous […]

Expanded Cyst and Mole Removal Services in Bristol

Our Bristol Skin Clinic is pleased to announce the expansion of its services, thanks to the addition of a new consultant plastic surgeon, Mr Matthew Ives. Mr Ives specialises in skin cancer and reconstruction in his NHS career, so is well placed to offer cosmetic mole removal with minimal scarring to the highest standards. He […]

Express: Winter Mistake Can Lead to Cancer

Dr Ross Perry, Media Health Expert The Express’s feature on the importance of sun protection in winter featured a video of Dr Ross Perry explaining the signs and symptoms of melanoma to look for. The headline read: “‘I’m a doctor – this is a common mistake people make in winter that can lead to cancer’” […]

Incremental Dangers of Cumulative Sun Damage

Sun damage is the damage that occurs to the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. UV radiation can cause a variety of skin problems, including premature aging, wrinkles, sunspots, and even skin cancer. Even if you don’t get a sunburn, every time you’re exposed to UV radiation, you’re damaging […]

Is UV Radiation Higher at Altitude?

If you’re getting ready to ‘climb every mountain’, you need to be prepared. Even though you may find the temperatures a bit cooler, the higher altitude means you are actually more exposed to UV radiation from the sun, because the sun’s ultraviolet rays are stronger at higher elevations. UV radiation – the science Ultraviolet (UV) […]

Warnings as Sunbed Tanning Trend Rises

As Seen in Dazed Beauty Dr Ross Perry, UK Mole Expert Dazed Beauty reported on the worrying trend back towards using sunbeds. It seems that an accelerated tan is in vogue once again as influencers have started filming the process and sharing tips for getting an even faster or deeper tan.  As the article reports, […]

Express: Age Spots vs Skin Cancer Warning

Dr Ross Perry, Media Health Expert The Express asked Dr Ross Perry to provide his expert advice on how melanoma may be mistakenly identified as age spots, raising health risks for those unaware of the real problem. While age spots are a benign/harmless cosmetic issue relating to pigmentation, melanoma is much more serious. It is […]

Can Papilloma Turn Into Cancer?

A papilloma is a growth on the skin, which can look quite odd and worrying. The good news is that papilloma is not cancerous. In addition, it can’t turn into skin cancer, as the causes are completely different. Papilloma are usually caused by HPV – Human Papillomavirus. This is the same family of viruses that […]

Skin Cancer Awareness Month – May 2023

May is the annual ‘Skin Cancer Awareness Month’, organised by the American Skin Cancer Foundation. The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness and understanding of how to prevent, detect and treat skin cancer. Key facts about skin cancer 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. More than 2 […]