Dermatology
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Dermatology
Our dermatology service offers treatment for a variety of skin diseases and conditions, including inflammatory skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis, and skin cancer.
We recognise that skin disease can have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life, and we strive to provide comprehensive treatment for every patient. Our team comprises dermatologists and specialist nurses, who are experienced in the treatment of skin disease.
We treat patients of all ages, with adults attending clinics at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals, and children attending our children’s dermatology service at St Mary’s Hospital. Day treatments, including phototherapy and iontophoresis, are provided in our dedicated day treatment unit at St Mary’s Hospital.
We have close links with other specialties, and run a joint lupus clinic with Rheumatology and Renal Medicine.
Treatments we offer
We treat a variety of skin conditions and offer a range of services and treatments including:
- topical treatment and education
- phototherapy
- biologic therapy for inflammatory skin disease
- skin surgery
- iontophoresis
- mole mapping
- daylight photodynamic therapy (PDT)
- cosmetic camouflage
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After examining suspicious moles on my forehead and face, the consultant dermatologist said it was important that I had a biopsy as soon as possible. The consultant very kindly asked me to come back later that day to conduct the biopsy, and they gave up some of their lunchtime to accommodate me. This went beyond the call of duty for which I'm very grateful. First class service. Thank you.
James Cleneghan