A verruca is a type of wart caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They usually appear on the soles of the feet and can look different from person to person.

A skin tag might be small, but that doesn't mean it's not annoying. Many people don't seek treatment because they're worried about appearance. They seek treatment because they're fed up with it catching on things throughout the day.

Many people contact me because they've noticed a small growth on their skin and want to know whether it's a skin tag. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it isn't. The challenge is that several common skin conditions can look surprisingly similar, especially when viewed online.

Wax production varies from ear to ear, and the shape of each ear canal can be slightly different. It's very common to find one ear completely clear while the other contains a significant build-up of wax.

If your ear feels blocked, muffled or "full", it's easy to assume ear wax is the cause. In many cases it is. However, sometimes people book an ear assessment expecting a large wax blockage, only to find there is very little wax present.

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