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Private Dermatology: Care Tailored to You
- No waiting lists
- Personalised consultations
- No NHS referral needed
- Get the answers you deserve from £250
Meet our Consultant Dermatologists
Spread the cost with flexible payment plans
Private healthcare offers a safe, comfortable, and accessible way to address your skin concerns, often more affordable than many people expect.
With Pall Mall, there is added financial flexibility, and we offer payment plans to spread the cost even further if needed.
For more information on costs, take a look at our flexible medical finance plans.
Have a more serious health issue?
Health scares, such as transmissible skin disease, skin cancer, or chronic skin issues, can also be treated by our Consultant Dermatologists.
If you are carrying around the burden of a skin disease or condition, losing your hair, losing confidence and need advice on a diagnosis, don’t suffer in silence. There are remedies for most conditions, and even just talking to someone can help.
Conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and dermatitis can worsen over time if they are not addressed. Hair loss and scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and cradle cap in infants can also be treated by a Dermatologist.
How do I know if a mole needs to be checked by a Dermatologist?
If you have any new or existing moles that change in size, shape or appearance, you can use the ABCDE rule to check if you need to get them checked by a Dermatologist.
Asymmetry
Borders (the outer edges are uneven)
Colour (dark black or multiple colours)
Diameter (greater than 6mm)
Evolving (change in size, shape or colour)
Trouble with scarring?
Pall Mall Dermatologists can also treat scarring from previous skin conditions, illness, or injury.
Scarring can be a significant source of insecurity, especially when it’s visible - such as acne scarring, hypertrophic scars, or scars from burns and injuries. There are treatments available after a specialist consultation that can improve the appearance of scars and get you feeling yourself again.
Laser, steroids, gel or silicone sheets, and even corticosteroid injections are options to begin the journey of fading your scars.
Common skin concerns we treat
Rosacea
Conditions such as rosacea can be treated by one of our Dermatologists at any stage, but it is best to make an appointment as soon as possible because, if left untreated, it will quickly worsen.
Symptoms of rosacea:
Red stinging skin
Blushing across your face, cheeks, nose, and forehead that can appear and disappear over a short time
Broken blood vessels
Swollen bumps similar to acne
Skin peeling
Dry and swollen skin
Yellow and orange patches
Sore or crusty eyelids
Treatments for rosacea
A Dermatologist will discuss some lifestyle changes, such as:
Reducing your alcohol consumption
Limiting spicy food intake
Once we have assessed your skin and gotten to the root cause of the issue, treatment may look include:
Antibiotics
Specialist-branded medication
Mandelic acid peels
Topical antiseptics
Depending on the severity of your condition, other options like laser and photodynamic therapy are available if your Dermatologist advises them.
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation can affect the skin in several different ways, with the main types being:
Dark patches
Age spots
Melasma
Hyperpigmentation of any kind is most commonly found on darker skin tones since the condition is caused by excess melanin in the skin – although it can affect all skin tones.
Melasma is more common in women, affecting them 9 times more than men. The statistics rise to up to 50% more during pregnancy. This is likely due to hormones, as it is also a common side effect of birth control. Melasma can be triggered by UV ray exposure and will present itself as brown patches on the face, particularly the nose, cheeks, and forehead, or cover areas of the stomach.
What causes the skin to darken?
Acne scarring
Sun damage
Your body making too much melanin (too little, and your skin may lighten)
Certain medications
If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, don’t worry - it is not generally seen to be harmful or a sign of a serious medical condition. At Pall Mall, we’ll bring you in for a physical exam, take some tests when you’re ready, and prescribe a suitable treatment plan.
Unusual warts, moles, or skin tags
Skin tags are soft growths that can appear on the skin. They are fleshy, skin-coloured, loose mole-like flaps of skin that appear for sometimes no apparent reason.
Good news - skin tags are harmless and can be easily removed. If you have a skin tag (or wart or mole, for that matter) that is concerning you, you can book an appointment with us and we can remove it. First, we’ll numb the area, then apply a freezing or burning solution.
If the skin tag is small enough, the discomfort will be minimal - no more than a pinprick.
Are moles dangerous?
Unlike skin tags, moles can be a health risk, and it is important to get any unusual-looking moles checked as soon as possible.
Most moles are completely safe and normal – but any change in colour, size, or texture is a concern and worth making an appointment for a few weeks of mole mapping and a general assessment of the mole itself.
Mole mapping is a technique to keep track of moles over time using photography. This will help our Dermatologists understand and diagnose any issues with the mole before considering a removal.
Once our Dermatologists are confident the mole is free of any type of skin cancer, such as melanoma, you will have the option to get the mole removed cosmetically with a minor surgery.
Can warts be removed?
Warts in general are not a danger to your health, but if they are itchy, painful, or embarrassing for you, it is time to see a Dermatologist to seek advice on getting them removed. Warts are usually treated with creams, freezing, or a minor surgery.
Acne
Acne is an extremely common condition, with 48% of people in the UK having experienced it at some point in their life.
Acne is mostly caused by a change in hormone levels as an adolescent, but it can appear at any age.
Acne causes spots and oil build-up usually on the face, although over half of the people that suffer from acne have it on their back. 15% suffer from it on their chest and sometimes the skin can feel hot and painful to touch.
Treatments for acne or related skin conditions include:
Prescribed topical retinoids
Antibiotics
Medical peels
Allergies and rashes
If you suspect that you have an allergy, and experience discomfort after eating certain foods or exposure to specific substances, an allergy and intolerance test is highly recommended. Food, pollen, and animal hair are the most common causes of allergies, but rarer allergies do exist and can be flagged in test results.
At Pall Mall, we offer private blood tests to get to the bottom of any intolerances and allergies you may be dealing with. We can conduct an allergy patch test and help you eliminate any known triggers.
We support you through the process, and our allergy and integrative medicine specialist can help you to deal with the results when they come.
If left undiagnosed and untreated, allergies and intolerances can turn into more serious conditions, or be an indicator of something else going on so it’s important that you book an appointment.
Eczema and dermatitis
Eczema can be an extremely uncomfortable condition that causes skin to turn sore, dry, and itchy.
The skin can become red and irritated and so dry that it begins to crack and bleed. It’s non-contagious but in some cases it can become so intense that it can lead to other issues such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
Contact eczema is caused by the use of chemicals, irritants, cosmetics, or allergens in an unnatural environment. Almost 1 in 10 people in the UK have it, and it is the most common type of work-related skin disease.
If you suffer from eczema and lifestyle changes aren’t working to get rid of it, our team of expert Dermatologists can help.
Treatments for eczema are typically creams, steroids, and phototherapy – which is a form of treatment using UVA and UVB wavelengths to gradually improve the affected area over a few months of sessions.
Hair loss
Dealing with hair loss can be upsetting, but understanding why it is happening is, of course, the first step you must take.
It’s natural for hair to thin gradually with age, and conditions like male or female pattern baldness can also lead to noticeable hair loss over time. Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is typical, but if you’re noticing more excessive loss, we would advise consulting a specialist. They can help determine if there’s an underlying cause and discuss potential treatments to manage hair loss and support healthy hair growth.
Some of the causes of hair loss are:
Aging
Iron deficiency
Weight loss
Stress
Illnesses such as alopecia
A specialist Dermatologist can help you understand your skin problem.
What is a Dermatologist?
A Dermatologist is a qualified doctor able to diagnose and treat conditions that affect your skin, hair and nails. They can recognise your problem and make sure you have the best treatment to manage it.
Seeing a specialist Dermatologist can help you to understand the reasons for your skin problem. Once your Dermatologist has explained the cause, you’ll be confident about the type of recommended treatment. There are so many different skin problems and treatments - it takes a specialist Dermatologist to get your diagnosis right.
Why book an appointment with a Private Dermatologist?
Don’t let your skin knock your confidence. Whatever your condition or concern, we are here to help.
When you’ve tried countless different creams and nothing seems to be working, it’s time to see a Dermatologist. We recognise that painful symptoms and skin insecurities can hugely impact your quality of life.
You should consider seeing a Dermatologist if you:
Have persistent dry or itchy skin
Have spotted a concerning mole on your skin
Notice skin discolouration
Are concerned about your acne
Feel insecure about your skin texture
Have scars (from acne or an injury, for example)
Think you might be losing your hair
Don't wait in NHS waiting lists
Why choose a Pall Mall private Dermatologist?
Our board-certified, private Dermatologists have had specialist training in the field, with years of experience treating every skin condition you can think of.
At a Pall Mall clinic, you’re guaranteed the best diagnosis, care, and treatments available. If you’re looking to book a Dermatology consultation in the North West, we have luxury clinics in Manchester and Liverpool, plus a state-of-the-art hospital in Newton-le-Willows.
Easily booked with a phone call (or fill out our enquiry form)
No need for NHS or private GP referral
Same-day appointments
Late night and weekend appointments
High-quality treatment and equipment
Longer appointment times for more thorough consultations
We put you at the heart of everything we do
Pall Mall Medical owned and led by doctors, which means care without compromise. We’re driven by how best we can deliver what you need from start to finish.
Care Quality Commission Regulated.
No waiting lists.
Rated 4.95 by our patients.
No referrals required.
What you can expect from our clinics:
Relaxed environment
Dedicated and caring team of specialists
High level of hygiene
Accessibility across all floors
As 2019’s Best Private Healthcare Practice in Northwest England, and with CQC rated Good clinics in Manchester and Liverpool, we have always focused on ensuring clients leave us feeling happy, comfortable, and healthy.
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Always here to help, whenever you need us
You can expect the utmost care from the moment you walk through the entrance of any Pall Mall clinic - not to mention qualified advice from the second you make your initial enquiry.
If you are eager to learn more about private Dermatology appointments at Pall Mall, get in touch using one of the methods below.