Dermatology

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Fast and Accurate Diagnosis

We are here to help you get a fast, accurate diagnosis whenever you have health concerns.
The Hamptons Hospital Dermatology service offers first-class treatment by highly experienced Consultants for a range of conditions and diseases.

What is Dermatology?

Dermatology is the medical speciality responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the skin, hair and nails. Dermatologists use a range of medical procedures to manage issues affecting these areas. They can also address cosmetic issues, helping revitalise the skin’s appearance.

Medications and non-invasive therapies can treat many skin conditions, while others require a minor ops or surgical approach

The most common Dermatological conditions are:

• Acne
• Alopecia/hair loss
• Atopic Dermatitis/skin cancer
• Blisters on the skin
• Contact dermatitis (skin irritationc caused by exposure to an allergen)
• Cutaneous lupus erythematous (skin disease that affects many organs in the body)
• Cysts, lumps & bumps
• Erythroderma (redness of the skin)
• Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
• Hidradentis suppurativa (recurring abscesses in apocrine glands of armpits or groin, which can cause scarring and disfigurement)
• Moles
• Psoriasis (chronic autoimmune disease affecting skin cells that produce too much keratin causing red patches on skin that may be painful if scratched, itchy or sore when rubbed against clothing; often occurs on elbows, knees and scalp but can affect other parts of the body)

When to see a Dermatologist

If you are worried about a new or ongoing skin, hair or nail condition, then you should see a Dermatologist. It is particulary important to see a Dermatologist if you have any of the following symptoms;

• Acne
• A rash that does not go away after three weeks
• A skin growth that is changing or spreading
• A change in the colour, shape or size of a mole or birthmark
• Sores that look blisers or warts on your skin
• A new bump or lump on your skin that does not go away after two weeks