When Skin Goes Wrong

This clinic opens its doors to patients with cysts, lipomas and the little-known condition hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). 62-year-old Amanda has been living with a lipoma, a benign fatty tumour, on her tummy for almost a decade.

The clinic treats patients with acne, psoriasis, cysts and lipomas. Dr. Natalia Spierings can't believe her eyes when she sees the size of 42-year-old Shaneef's shoulder lipoma.

The clinic opens its doors to patients with cysts, lipomas and the rare genetic skin disorder neurofibromatosis (NF). 35-year-old James has had NF since birth and the condition means his skin is covered in small lumps.