Next in the clinic is 12 year old Michael, who has been teased for years about a large birthmark under his chin. Dr Pixie diagnoses the mark as a Sebaceous Naevus, little sebaceous glands, that have a waxy texture and are yellow/orange in colour, that clump together to form a mark on the skin. The condition is most likely to appear on the scalp, but can also be on the ears, neck or face. Dr Pixie is worried that the birthmark will only get bigger as Michael get’s older, and as there is also the risk that tumours can develop, she advises that the mark is removed. Dr Russell Emerson, consultant dermatologist, shaves off the raised areas and after 5 minutes part of the mark is removed. It will take further treatments to remove it fully, but Michael is very happy with the result so far. This new series explores the conditions and ailments that leave many of us a little red-faced and aims to de-stigmatise common complaints.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
