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06 · Internal Medicine & Chronic Care Center

Dermatology

Medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care.

Consultants
4+
Sub-specialties
5

Overview.

Our dermatology team covers medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care for adults and children. Sub-specialty clinics support skin cancer screening with dermoscopy and digital body mapping, paediatric dermatology, hair and nail disorders, and cosmetic dermatology. Suspicious lesions are biopsied in clinic with same-visit results in many cases, and complex skin cancers are reviewed in a multidisciplinary MDT.

Conditions

What we treat

  • Acne
  • Eczema & atopic dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin cancer (BCC, SCC, melanoma)
  • Vitiligo
  • Hair loss & alopecia
  • Fungal & viral skin infections
  • Warts & molluscum
  • Melasma & pigmentation
  • Rosacea
  • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Paediatric skin conditions
Services

Procedures & services

  • Full-body skin examination with dermoscopy
  • Skin biopsy (punch, shave, excision)
  • Mole removal
  • Cryotherapy
  • Phototherapy (UVB, PUVA)
  • Mohs surgery referral
  • Laser treatments
  • Botulinum toxin & fillers
  • Chemical peels
  • PRP for hair loss
  • Acne & rosacea programmes
  • Patch testing for contact allergy
Sub-specialties

Explore deeper expertise

Sub-specialties work as one team, each patient is matched with the consultant best placed for their condition.

01

Medical Dermatology

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02

Paediatric Dermatology

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03

Dermatologic Surgery

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04

Cosmetic Dermatology

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05

Skin Cancer Screening

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Patient pathway

A considered journey, from referral to follow-up.

01

Refer or book

Direct booking, or referral from Family Medicine or your GP.

02

Consultation

History, examination and initial work-up with a named consultant.

03

Investigation & diagnosis

Same-day imaging and physiology where possible.

04

Treatment & follow-up

Medical, interventional or surgical, with shared decision-making.

Our consultants

The team that will care for you.

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Dr. Esra Alturkistani

Dr. Esra Alturkistani

Consultant Dermatology & Venereology
10yrs
Profile

Built for the precision a clinical decision deserves.

Dermoscopy and digital mole mapping
Phototherapy unit
Cosmetic dermatology suite
Skin cancer MDT

Questions before you book.

Annually for adults with risk factors (sun damage, family history, atypical moles). More often if there is a personal history of skin cancer.

No. Most skin cancers are non-melanoma (BCC, SCC) and are highly curable when caught early. Melanoma is less common but more serious.

Medical dermatology is usually covered. Cosmetic procedures (botox, fillers, lasers) are typically self-pay; we confirm coverage upfront.

Yes. Biologic therapy is offered for moderate-to-severe psoriasis and atopic dermatitis when conventional treatment is insufficient.

Yes. Paediatric dermatology covers eczema, infantile haemangioma, birthmarks and adolescent acne in age-appropriate clinics.

Yes. Botulinum toxin, fillers, lasers, peels and PRP are delivered by board-certified dermatologists, with realistic outcome expectations.

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