SKIN CONDITIONS

Skin conditions we assess and treat

 

Explore common skin conditions and options for assessment and treatment.

Dr Chris Miller
Written by Dr Chris Miller Accredited skin cancer doctor

MBBS, MA (Virtual Comm), Grad Cert Hlth Info, Grad Dip Comp Inf Sci

Moles and skin lumps

Sebaceous cyst being examined by a doctor
Cysts

Skin lumps that form beneath the skin and may become enlarged, inflamed or uncomfortable.
Clinician examining a lipoma on the upper back
Lipomas

Soft, fatty lumps beneath the skin that may gradually enlarge or cause discomfort.
Close-up of a woman receiving mole removal treatment on her cheek, with gloved hands holding a treatment instrument.
Moles

Benign moles that are raised, unwanted, frequently irritated or being considered for cosmetic removal.

Pigmentation & sun damage

Freckles and sun-related pigmentation across a woman’s upper face
Freckles & age spots

Brown spots caused by sun exposure, often on the face, hands and chest.
Melasma, seen from right profile
Melasma

Patchy facial pigmentation often triggered by hormones, sun exposure and heat.
Sun damaged skin on a person's chest
Sun damage

Sun-related skin changes including pigmentation, rough texture and visible vessels.

Redness & blood vessels

Woman with rosacea-related redness, visible blood vessels and inflammatory bumps on her cheeks and nose
Rosacea

Facial redness, flushing, visible vessels and acne-like bumps.
Close-up view of branching capillaries seen in telangiectasia
Broken capillaries

Fine visible blood vessels, often around the nose, cheeks and chin.
Angioma on pale skin
Cherry angiomas

Small red blood-vessel spots that often become more common with age.

Small skin lesions

Milia

Small firm white bumps caused by trapped keratin under the skin.
Syringomas

Small sweat-gland bumps, often around the lower eyelids and cheeks.
Sebaceous hyperplasia on the forehead
Sebaceous hyperplasia

Small yellowish facial bumps from enlarged oil glands.
Multiple seborrhoeic keratoses
Seborrhoeic keratoses

Common raised or crusty growths that can resemble skin cancers.
Close-up view of a skin tag
Skin tags

Soft skin-coloured growths that often catch on clothing or jewellery.
Close up of woman eyes with Xanthelasma on the eyelids. Hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol.
Xanthelasma

Yellowish cholesterol deposits around the eyelids.

Other skin conditions

Hypertrophic scar on a woman's shoulder blade
Scars

Scar concerns after surgery, procedures, injury or inflammation.
Discoloured and thickened toenail affected by fungal nail infection
Fungal nail infections

Thickened, discoloured or crumbly toenails caused by fungal infection.
Keratosis pilaris on arm
Keratosis pilaris

Small rough bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs or cheeks.

Still deciding where to start?

If you recognise your concern, open the relevant condition page to learn more about assessment and treatment options.