Private dermatology

All skin diseases have an impact on your life, from using a daily ointment for rosacea to coping with the extreme discomfort of severe psoriasis.

We specialise in both medical and surgical dermatology, providing expert skin diagnosis and treatment including laser.

We provide the following services at our dedicated Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit (DSLU) in Guy’s Cancer Centre and St Thomas’ Westminster Bridge Rooms:

Acne
Acne scarring
Atopic dermatitis/eczema
Benign skin lesions
Botox for underarm hyperhidrosis
Laser treatments
Malignant skin tumours (SCCs and BCCs)
Mohs surgery
Mole assessment
Photodynamic therapy
Psoriasis
Rashes
Rosacea

The St John’s Institute of Dermatology

Our highly acclaimed dermatology service the St John’s Institute of Dermatology opened in 1863. We are now one of the world’s leading centres for patients with skin disease.

As the largest clinical dermatology department in the UK, we treat a wide range of skin diseases from common to rare conditions requiring treatments not available elsewhere in the country.

The St John’s Institute of Dermatology is an internationally recognised for our cutting-edge research into skin diseases. We’re also a postgraduate dermatology training centre for health professionals from all over the world.

Botox for hyperhidrosis

Our dermatology team at Guy’s Hospital Dermatology Surgery and Laser Unit (DSLU) are now providing Botox injections to treat patients with hyperhidrosis of the under arms.

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Psychodermatology

There is no magic cure for many skin diseases, but time and space with a trained listener may help in coming to terms with their impact and living life to the full.

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Meet the team

Dr Clive B. Archer

Dr Raj Mallipeddi

Dr Rakesh Patalay

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Dermatology

Award-winning dermatology service from world-renowned skin specialists in the heart of London.

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Private dermatology

The St John’s Institute of Dermatology

Botox for hyperhidrosis

Psychodermatology

Meet the team

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