Contact

Outpatients appointments
020 3312 7993

Visitor Information

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Contact dermatitis is a type of eczema induced by skin exposure to a particular substance. Common examples of triggers include fragrances, metals, rubber chemicals, and preservatives. Contact dermatitis may be irritant, where a substance directly damages the outer layer of the skin, or allergic, where a substance induces an allergic immune response in the skin. In our contact dermatitis clinic, patients suspected to have an allergic contact dermatitis undergo patch testing to help identify potential causes of skin allergy. The tests involve three appointments at the clinic within a single week. The clinic does not investigate food allergies.

Treatment of contact dermatitis includes avoidance of the trigger, and application of topical emollients and topical steroids.

Clinics

Dermatology clinic at St Mary’s Hospital

Address

Dermatology clinic
Outpatients department
First floor, desk B
St Mary’s Hospital
Praed Street
London W2 1NY

Hours

Clinic hours vary – please check appointment letters for details.

Contact information

Phone: 020 3312 7993

Meet the team

Consultant dermatologist

Dr Sarah Wakelin 

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