Changes to Services 2021
Sunday, 28 March 2021
So far, 2021 has been really busy in the private sector for dermatology. There is no doubt this is in part due to Covid, with difficulty for patients getting to […]
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News stories relevant to dermatology and advances in the world of hair loss.
New Virtual Dermatology Course for GPs 2021
Saturday, 16 January 2021
This Thursday I will be starting the first of monthly education sessions aimed at GPs. This is following on from the successful Mole Hill series I ran during the first […]
Reflections on 2020
Saturday, 19 December 2020
As we reach the end of the year it is a good time to look back and reflect on a year like no other. It’s hard to believe that twelve […]
New Mole Mapping Service
Sunday, 6 September 2020
I am really pleased to announce a new “Skin Cancer Screening & Mole Mapping” service. This is aimed at anyone with concerns about skin lesions, particularly with changing or irregular […]
Seeing the Right Person – First Time!
Sunday, 24 January 2021
The past year has seen a shift in how patients access healthcare. With limited access to GPs and challenges in getting seen and referred to NHS specialist care, more patients […]
Best thing since sliced bread? Greg Foot appraises Caffeine shampoo with Dr Farrant
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
The Radio 4 “Best Thing Since Sliced Bread” radio show and podcast with Greg Foot has looked at the claims made by the makers of Caffeine shampoos with the Queens […]
Contact Immunotherapy with Diphencyprone for Alopecia
Saturday, 26 September 2020
When treating Alopecia Areata there are two main strategies, either suppress the body’s immune system (steroids, immunosuppressants, the new JAK inhibitors) or stimulate the immune system in the skin surface. […]
Introducing Videotrichoscopy to My Practice
Thursday, 16 July 2020
I have long wanted to be able to share with patients what I am seeing when I examine their scalp and hair with my dermatoscope, a fancy magnifying device with […]
New Temporary Clinics for Face to Face Review June, July 2020
Sunday, 14 June 2020
Covid 19 has had a major impact on healthcare in the UK and it is likely to have a lasting effect for several months to come. All of the local […]
Alopecia Areata Trial Update – ALLEGRO by Pfizer May 2020
Monday, 18 May 2020
We have now finished recruiting for the first of two clinical trials investigating JAK inhibitors in the management of Alopecia Areata being conducted by Pfizer. Our first patients are approaching […]
Covid 19 May 2020
Monday, 18 May 2020
We are slowly emerging from the initial lockdown containment phase of managing the Covid 19 pandemic. The private hospitals facilities have been contracted to the NHS to help offload the […]