Skin and dermatology

Your skin can have a huge impact on your confidence and your health. Whatever your skin concern or complaint, we can provide the information and service you need to give your skin the care it deserves.

Diet can be responsible for an array of dermatology issues – allergy tests and healthy eating can help in these cases. Skin assessment clinics can help to assess skin lesions. And depending on your dermatological issue, treatments such as tattoo removal and IPL hair removal are also available.

See the full list of skin care articles from our Nuffield Health experts.

Private dermatologists and skin specialists near me

Find a dermatology consultant with our simple-to-use consultant finder.

How long does it take to recover from varicose vein surgery?

With no waiting lists, Wendy was able to get rapid treatment for her varicose veins. Follow her journey with this interactive timeline and see just how quickly she was back to her best.

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Have you been getting sun protection wrong all along?

You may think that just putting on a high factor of sunscreen will keep you safe from the sun's rays, but you'd be wrong. Reduce skin ageing and protect yourself from skin cancer with these tips for using sunscreen correctly.

How to tan safely this summer

We don’t get much sun in the UK, which increases our risk of burning when summer starts. With temperatures set to soar this year, Dr Unnati Desai explains how to tan safely, whether you’re pottering in the garden or sunbathing on the holiday.

Premature skin ageing and growing old gracefully

It’s perfectly normal to want fresh, rejuvenated, and youthful skin. Unfortunately, certain products and treatments can do more harm than good in the long run.

Options for treating scars

Living with the scars of a childhood accident, Mr Jonathon Pleat has dedicated his life to finding the best solutions for treating scars and reducing the impact they have on people’s lives. Here’s what he has found so far.

How to make your own vitamin D face mask

You'll be amazed by how simple it is to make your own vitamin D mask at home.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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