Dermatology

Dermatology involves a holistic approach, which includes examination of the skin, nails, hair, mouth, lymph nodes, internal organs (liver and spleen) and if relevant, examination of the breasts and genitalia.

Clapham Park Dermatology offers dermatology services for adults and children. We provide expert second opinions on rare diseases and complex patients. Some of the most common conditions we treat are:

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Blushing and red face
  • Vitiligo
  • Melasma
  • Seborrhoeic dermatitis
  • Sensitive skin
  • Keloids
  • Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Whole body examination of moles
  • Warts
  • Skin infections including scabies

Treatment options include:

  • Topical products
  • Oral medications
  • Immunosuppressants
  • JAK inhibitors
  • Steroid injections
  • Biologic treatment
  • Injections for excessive sweating of feet, hands and armpits
  • Steroid injections for keloids and cysts
  • Transexamic acid injections for melasma
  • Light treatment (phototherapy) and laser treatment

We also provide comprehensive investigations, such as dermoscopy of moles and hair, blood tests, urinalysis, skin swabs, skin scrape, and nail clippings for fungal skin infections, ultrasound examination of lumps, skin biopsy, histology, and immunofluorescence.