How can you REALLY get rid of brown spots and uneven pigmentation?

Irregular pigmentation (brown spots) is caused by a combination of individual susceptibility and sun exposure. There are three types of facial pigmentation, which are common concerns for my patients. The first type is chronic sun damage (‘photo damage’), with lots of tiny freckling type pigmentation all over the face. Unfortunately our skin doesn’t forget past sun exposure and ‘clocks up’ …

How often should you check your moles?

I stress to all my patients how absolutely vital regular mole checks are. Once per month, you should self-examine your entire body. Here are some tips on how to do it and what to look out for.  Step 1: When coming out of the shower, stand in front of a large mirror and carry out an upper body examination. …