GENERAL DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCERS

• Consultation, diagnosis and management of skin, hair, scalp or nail problems, including:

  • Eczema

  • Any skin rash

  • Acne

  • Psoriasis

  • Lichen planus

  • Scabies

  • Vitiligo

  • Rosacea

  • Skin infections, bacterial, viral, fungal

  • Urticaria

  • Hair loss

  • Benign lesions e.g. skin tags, warts

  • Nail disorders

  • Pigmentary disorders e.g. chloasma (melasma)

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• Diagnosis and management of skin cancers

  • We provide services to diagnose and treat patients with different types of skin cancers both Non Melanoma and Melanoma.

  • All NICE and BAD Guidelines will be considered and applied for the treatments.

  • On occasion, referrals to the other specialists, for example; Plastics, Maxillofacial, ENT and General Surgeon may be necessary regarding the Anatomic site and size of skin cancers.

  • On occasion, after removal of skin cancers and analysis of histopathology results, patients may need to be referred to secondary care for MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings) for discussions considering potential further treatments. 

  • Patients will be supported through all stages of the process.

  • For further information, view our page on Skin Cancer.

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• Noninvasive dermoscopic screening of moles

  • For further information, view our page on Moles.

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• Management of skin lesions both benign and malignant in organ transplant patients

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• Skin surgery, including biopsy (skin samples) and removal of moles and tumours

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• Treatment of scars using steroid injections

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• Treatment of hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) using botox Injections

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• Cryotherapy

All biopsy material and excised moles or tumours are sent to the laboratory for microscopic analysis and diagnosis. The patient will be seen I or 2 weeks after surgery for wound after-care and removal of stitches where necessary.