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Angiokeratoma
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Discrete pink to red telangectatic lesions which commonly occur on the feet and legs. They are often characterised by changes that involve thickening or hyperkeratinization of the epidermis.

Atopic Dermatitis
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Also known as eczema

Broken Capillaries
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These tiny blood vessels at the surface of the skin appear as streaks or blotches. Most common on the face, they are caused by ageing, sun and trauma. Whilst not harmful they can be unsightly.

Cherry Angioma
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Small, bright red to purple coloured, popular lesion that is usually found on the trunk and proximal extremities. Onset may be early adult, becoming more common with age.

Elangiectasia
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Acquired (chronic sun exposure) or congenital, permanent dilatation of the capillaries, marked by superficial vessels that range in colour from red to purple. Most frequently seen on the nose, cheeks and chin but can also be found on the lower extremities. One of the most common vascular lesions seen by the general Dermatologist with a reported incidence of 30% in the general population. Telangiectasias are defined as vessels having a diameter of less than one millimetre.

Haemangioma
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Superficial to deep collection of tortuous vessels that is raised above the skin surface. May be present at birth, but more commonly present after the first few days to weeks of life. Small, proliferate lesions may be successfully treated with the Energist ULTRA™. The system may arrest proliferation, induce involution and assist in healing ulcerated areas. Large haemangiomas may require surgical and pharmaceutical intervention.

Hirsutism
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Excessive hair growth, accompanied by enlarged hair follicles and increased pigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation
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An over excitation of melanocytes, darkening of the skin. Can be seen as sun-induced freckles or melasma

Keloids
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A type of raised darkened scar, more common with dark skin. Due to a defect in the healing process

Lentigo
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A flat, discoloured area of skin similar to a freckle. Sun induced lentigines (plural of lentigo) are known a Solar Lentignes.

Melasma
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Dark skin discolouration on sun-exposed areas of the face and neck. Young women with brownish skin tones are at greatest risk. Also known as Chloasma.

Open Pores
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Age and sun damage can aggravate open pores on the face. The Energist ULTRA™ System can help improve the skin’s texture.

Pigmented Lesion (Benign)
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Variety of skin conditions, mainly the result of excess melanin. Commonly known as Café au Lait stains, birthmarks, age spots and freckles.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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Affects a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. Symptoms include high levels of male hormones, an irregular or no menstrual cycle and excess body hair (Hirsutism).

Port Wine Stain
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Vascular birthmark that ranges in colour from pale pink to dark purple. Primarily located on the face and neck, it can also cover the arms, legs and trunk and usually unilaterally. The reported incidence is 0.3%. The lesion is flat initially, but adults in the third decade of life may experience the development of nodularity. Response of treatment varies with colour, maturity, depth and nodularity of the lesion.

Psoriasis
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Chronic skin inflammation characterised by frequent episodes of redness, itching and thick, dry scales

Rosacea
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Also known as Acne Rosacea or Adult Acne. A disorder involving chronic inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. It may cause redness, vascularity, swelling or hyperplasia (increased size of tissue) or skin eruptions.

Spider Naevus
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The characteristic central papule and radiating branches distinguish this lesion from linear vessels found in other types of telangiectasia. Commonly seen in preschool and school age children.

Striae (Stretchmark)
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A fine pinkish-white or grey line or band elevated above or depressed below surrounding tissue. Usually seen in parts of the body where the skin has been stretched. Commonly seen on thighs, abdomen and breasts of women who are or have been pregnant. Empirical data indicates the improvement of Striae Rubia; Striae Alba may not show the same levels of improvement.

Wrinkles
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Due to decreased amounts and alteration of dermal collagen. Brought on by age and sun damage