Medical Dermatology

Acne

Acne arises usually during puberty. It affects 85% of individuals between ages 15 – 24.

Eczema / Dermatitis

Ezcema and Dermatitis are itchy skin patches that can have multiple causes.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by scaly plaques typically over the scalp, elbows and knees.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a common condition that effects up to 3% of the population. It is characterised by facial flushing (redness), pimple like lesions, and occasional eye irritation.

Keloid / Hypertrophic Scars

Keloid / Hypertrophic Scars are common in dark-skin races.

Skin Infections

There are a variety of skin infections which can be viral, bacterial, fungal.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a common condition that affects 1 – 2% of the population.

Dermatological Surgery

Dermatological Surgery is performed for mole removal and skin cancers.

Hyperhidrosis (Excess Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that involves overactive sweat glands.

Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Alopecia refers to male pattern and female pattern hair loss.

Hirsutism (Excessive Hair)

Hirusutism refers to excessive hair.

Hair and Scalp Disorders

Paediatric Dermatology

Children's skin diseases encompass Genodermatoses (genetic skin diseases) and other infant and childhood skin diseases.

Nail Disorders

Nail abnormality can be caused by a variety of diseases.