At Kent Skin and Laser Clinic, we provide dermatology-led assessment of skin lesions affecting the skin, scalp and nails. There are more than 3,000 skin conditions and diseases that dermatologists diagnose and treat. Among them are: skin cancers, moles, rashes and benign lumps and bumps.
Our approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, appropriate investigation and individualised management, ensuring that each lesion is assessed and treated according to clinical need.
Expert skin assessment and diagnosis
All care begins with a comprehensive dermatology consultation, where accurate diagnosis is central to management.
Assessment includes:
- Detailed medical history
• Full skin or lesion examination
• Dermatoscopic analysis (magnified skin assessment)
• Skin cancer risk assessment
Where required, further investigations may be arranged to support the diagnosis.
Conditions assessed
A wide range of skin, scalp and nail conditions are assessed, including:
Skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
• Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
• Melanoma
• Actinic keratoses
• Bowen’s disease
Further information on treatment approaches is available in our Skin Surgery and Mole Removal sections.
Benign moles and lesions
- Benign and atypical moles (naevi)
• Seborrhoeic keratoses
• Skin tags
• Lentigines (sun spots)
• Dermatofibromas
Lumps and bumps
- Cysts
• Lipomas - Dermatofibromas
• Pyogenic granulomas
Scarring and skin changes
- Hypertrophic scars
• Keloid scars
• Thickened or inflamed lesions
Nail conditions
- Nail dystrophy
• Ingrown nails
• Nail infections
• Nail conditions requiring surgical management
As a dermatology clinic, assessment is not limited to specific conditions, and any lesion of concern can be evaluated.
Advanced diagnostic investigations
Where indicated, investigations may be arranged to confirm diagnosis and guide management:
- Skin biopsy (histological analysis)
• Allergy patch testing
• Skin scrapings, nail sampling and blood for laboratory testing
These investigations ensure that treatment decisions are based on clinical evidence and accurate diagnosis.
Management and treatment pathway
Following assessment, a tailored management plan is discussed.
This may include:
Surgical treatment
- Mole and lesion excision
• Removal of cysts and lipomas
• Curettage and cautery
• Advanced excision with layered closure, flap repair or skin grafting
Non-surgical treatment
- Prescription topical therapies
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
• Targeted treatment for superficial skin cancers
Cryotherapy for superficial skin lesions
Laser treatment for selected lesions
In selected cases, certain flat benign pigmented lesions, such as lentigines (sun spots), may be treated using medical-grade laser technology.
As with all treatments, accurate diagnosis is essential prior to intervention. Each lesion is assessed to ensure it is clinically appropriate for laser treatment, allowing the most suitable method to be selected for each individual case.
Further information on treatment approaches is available on our Skin Surgery and Mole Removal pages.
What to expect at your appointment
At consultation:
- The lesion or area of concern is assessed
• Findings are explained clearly
• Further investigations are discussed where required
• A management plan is outlined
Where appropriate, treatment may be arranged at the same visit or scheduled separately depending on clinical considerations.
When to seek assessment
Assessment is recommended if you notice:
- A new or changing mole
• Irregular shape, colour or border
• Bleeding, crusting or itching
• A persistent lump or lesion
• Any area of concern
Early evaluation supports timely diagnosis and appropriate management.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Many lesions can be diagnosed clinically, although further investigation such as biopsy may be required in some cases.
No — some lesions do not require treatment and can be safely monitored depending on clinical findings.
Some flat benign lesions, such as lentigines, may be suitable for laser treatment following clinical assessment.
This depends on the type of lesion and clinical findings. In some cases, treatment can be arranged on the same day.