FAQ about Dermatology Services

• Q. What are Dermatology Services?
• Q. How are Independent Dermatology services provided?
• Q. What are Benefits of Independent Dermatology Services?
• Q. When can patients obtain Consultation and Treatments?
• Q. What Typical Skin conditions can you diagnose or treat?
• Q. What procedures do our Consultants provide?
• Q. What other Dermatology Treatments do we perform?
• Q. Why Choose Independent Dermatology Services provided by Local Dermatologists?

• Q. What are Dermatology Services?
• A.Dermatology services are available for people who need specialist advice, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of skin conditions.
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• Q. How are Independent Dermatology services provided?
• A.Most people who have a skin condition can be diagnosed and treated in the comfort of our independent clinic with quicker access to specialist dermatology services when needed. Our services compliment the NHS services available in the hospital setting.
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• Q. What are Benefits of Independent Dermatology Services?
• A.Department of Health has identified Dermatology Services and care as a service that can be delivered safely by skilled clinicians and Consultants within a comfortable community setting, reducing any delays that can sometimes happen in the National Health Service.
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• Q. When can patients obtain Consultation and Treatments?
• A.At Skin Medical our team of doctors, consultants and clinicians are able to provide verbal and written advice on all skin conditions six days per week with late evening appointment available. Our Consultant Dermatologist is available for skin health checks, skincare advice and specialist treatments. We offer a comprehensive service which includes the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems.
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• Q. What Typical Skin conditions can you diagnose or treat?
• A.Skin conditions can be diagnosed and treated including rashes and common skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, urticaria and seborrhoeic dermatitis; rosacea; hair loss; hair and nail problems and excessive underarm sweating. Moles can be safely removed and checked for skin cancer. Treatment of warts and verrucas, moles, lumps and bumps, sun damage and early skin cancer are routine for our experienced clinicians.
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• Q. What procedures do our Consultants provide?
• A.The procedures that we can provide at Skin Medical include - cryotherapy, skin scrapings for mycology and intralesional injection with triamcinolone of keloid scars. Advanced treatments using laser skin resurfacing technology, ActiveFX and DeepFX for acne scarring, chicken pox scars and scar correction additional treatments using laser are hyper-pigmentation, melasma acne and rosacea.
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• Q. What other Dermatology Treatments do we perform?
• A.Our wide range of treatments include: Laser Hair removal Botox injections for wrinkles Dermal fillers such as restylane and perlane Smartlipo for Body Contouring and removal of stubborn fat deposits. NLite Laser treatment for acne Skin peels Medical Microdermabrasion Intense Pulse Light, IPL for Skin pigment problems IPL for Skin rejuvenation Laser for Facial thread veins and leg veins.
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• Q. Why Choose Independent Dermatology Services provided by Local Dermatologists?
• A.Evidence from the Department of Health suggests that people want health care services to be provided in more local and convenient settings, which are closer to their own homes or places of work. People want greater independence and more choice and control over how, when and where they are able to access care. They want to feel confident enough to believe that when they need specialist advice or treatment, it will be made available to them at the right time and in the right place. To arrange your consultation you can ring 0161 839 7663 or Book online using our online form.
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