Express: Warning About Scalp Popping

Dr Ross Perry, Media Health Expert

The Express featured expert advice on the TikTok trend ‘scalp popping’ from Dr Ross Perry, Founder and Medical Director of the London Mole Removal Centre.

Dr Perry joined other medical experts who advise against the hair pulling trend, which sees users create a noticeable popping sound on the scalp by sharply pulling sections of hair.

The Express article explained:

“The popping sound that you can hear is caused by the galea aponeurotic. This is a soft sheet of tissue connected to your scalp.”

Dr Perry strongly advised against detaching the galea aponeurotic from the scalp.

“Firstly you can easily tear the inside of the scalp which can lead to bleeding and possible infections, it can become sore and extremely uncomfortable.”

In addition, this could then result in hair loss, as the practise could

“…cause damage to the hair follicle on a long term basis.”

He said it could even result in damage to the neck and head, due to the

“Force of the hair being pulled.”

Ross concluded:

“In my opinion, it just isn’t even worth attempting.”

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Dr Ross Perry

Dr Perry is renowned as an expert in removal of skin lesions. He has removed thousands of moles in his role as Medical Director and founder of Cosmedics Skin Clinics including the London mole Removal Centre.

His career includes working in the NHS both in skin cancer reconstruction and as a GP, so he is experienced and expert in diagnosing skin lesions and providing the best possible advice/treatment.

Scalp Treatments

Dr Ross Perry has removed a number of skin lesions from the scalp and understands the delicate nature of the skin tissue in this area. The following photo shows cyst removal on scalp, all of which were carried out as day case procedures on a ‘walk in walk out’ basis in London, using local anaesthetic.

Clients can choose to have cysts removed privately at London Mole Removal centre clinics. The team also offers mole removal and also arrange full histology (testing) as a precautionary measure in case of any suspicious lesions.

Private Mole Checks & Removal

The London Mole Removal Centre is a private company, offering diagnosis and treatment for skin lesions including moles, cysts, skin tags, warts, verruca, lipoma, xanthelasma, milia. All consultations and treatments are carried out in person by doctors who are specially trained in the latest laser and skin surgery techniques and are highly experienced in the field. Patients benefit from:

No waiting lists
Fully trained doctors, registered with GMC
Blemishes can usually be removed in the same appointment as the consultation, saving the need for a repeat visit and allowing patients to get very quick treatment
Choice of 4 clinics in London plus one in Bristol
Testing with report provided where necessary

For more information or to book a consultation, please complete the form on this web page or call 020 7731 3791.