Dermatology

In England and Wales alone, 12.9 million people visit their GP regarding a skin condition on an annual basis. Dermatology involves the study and treatment of your skin, hair and nails. Dermatologists treat a broad range of skin disorders, from minor conditions such as rashes, to potentially more serious conditions like skin cancer. As a result, many dermatologists are both skin surgeons and physicians.

Dermatology covers multiple areas including cosmetic treatments, medical dermatology, skin surgery and, skin cancer management. We are proud to facilitate specialist dermatologists who can help assess your symptoms and maintain your skin health.

There are a wide variety of problems that can affect your skin. Many diagnostic procedures can be carried out such as blood tests, x-rays or skin biopsies to determine a diagnosis. Skin conditions that are treated by a dermatologist include:

• Severe acne: If you have multiple painful pustules, nodules or cysts, you may have severe acne. Severe acne is treated through antibiotic tablets and topical treatments. UVB narrowband phototherapy can also help treat acne.
• Unwanted body and facial hair: Excess body hair can wreak havoc on your self-esteem and confidence. The most common cause of excessive hair growth in women (also known as hirsutism) is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Laser hair removal can be used to treat unwanted body and facial hair.
• Skin cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are the two most common forms of non-melanoma skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma can look like a firm pink lump on your skin with a crusted surface. But basal cell carcinoma can present as a red scaly patch, or a shiny pink or pearly-white lump. Photodynamic therapy can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma.
• Skin lesions: Skin lesions includes moles, skin tags, epidermoid cysts (a fluid-filled lump) and lipomata (non-cancerous fatty tissue found under your skin). Skin lesion removal is a procedure that can surgically remove these.

Treatment for your skin at will be carried out by our multidisciplinary team, comprising dedicated Consultants, dermatologists and radiologists.

Whether you are suffering from eczema or skin cancer, our team will help ensure your skin conditions are diagnosed and treated.

UVB narrowband phototherapy

UVB narrowband phototherapy is a form of light therapy, that involves exposing your skin to ultraviolet B (UVB) light. UVB light is naturally present in sunlight and can be an effective treatment for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo.

Laser hair removal

This is a treatment used by men and women to remove unwanted facial and body hair. Your dermatologist will pass a laser through the affected area to kill unwanted hair and reduce further growth. However, laser hair removal is not a permanent hair removal solution and you may need regular sessions to prevent regrowth.

Photodynamic therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is used to treat certain forms of skin cancer. PDT involves applying a light-sensitising cream to the affected area of your skin. After your cells have absorbed this cream, your dermatologist will shine red light emitting diodes on the targeted area to activate it. This destroys cancerous skin cells.

Skin lesion removal

To remove an epidermoid cyst, your surgeon will make an elliptical (oval) cut over the cyst and then remove it. This process is also carried out to remove moles. However, your surgeon will make a straight cut into your skin to remove a lipoma.

Booking a dermatology treatment with us depends on the skin condition you’re suffering from and treatments you have tried already.

To get started, you can book a consultation online with one of our many experienced Consultants dermatologists. 

To familarise yourself with how skin conditions are diagnosed by dermatology Consultants, you can read our summary of what happens during your dermatology consultation. At your consultation, your Consultant will discuss treatment plans to improve your symptoms. 

If you would like to get in touch with a Consultant dermatologist near you, you can find a Consultant local to you through our website.

Alternatively, if you would like to speak to a cosmetic surgeon, you can also book a consultation online.