Papillomas

What is a Papilloma?

Outgrowths on the skin classified as being benign that may contain the papilloma virus causing further spreading.

They generally tend to be nipple-shaped.

Papillomas can sometimes be painful and cause irritation, most of our patients request their removal purely because they find them unsightly, especially when they grow on the face or scalp and become sore and inflamed.

Surgical Removal of papillomas

The Yorkshire Skin Hospital offers two surgical procedures for papilloma removal under local anaesthetic.

• Electrocautery
• Surgical excision

This being discussed in detail at your free consultation. The decision as to which is preferable is dependent on the individual case and advised by Dr Wright.

Contact us now to arrange your free consultation.