Red moles are cherry angiomas, small clusters of blood vessels that are almost always harmless. How to spot red spots that need checking.

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Laser vs medication for acne: a head-to-head comparison of results, side effects and long-term cost, and when each one is the right choice.

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What causes hyperpigmentation? The four main types, from sunspots and melasma to post-inflammatory marks, and how each is treated.

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Dermamelan peel for melasma: how the depigmenting mask works, the home phase, recovery, results and how it compares with laser.

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Spider veins on the face: how Nd:YAG laser removal works, how many sessions you need, and how it compares with IPL and sclerotherapy.

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The most effective acne treatment depends on severity. The full treatment ladder, from topicals and oral medication to in-clinic peels and laser.

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Fotona Nd:YAG laser for cystic acne: how it works at the depth where cysts form, the treatment course, results and how it compares with isotretinoin.

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The four stages of rosacea, from pre-rosacea to severe: symptoms, triggers, prevention and how laser treatment for rosacea fits in at each stage.

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What causes thread veins and broken capillaries on the face? Genetics, sun, rosacea and hormones, plus how to prevent new ones forming.

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Adult acne explained: how it differs from teenage acne, what causes acne in adults, and treatment options from topicals and medication to laser.

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