Dermatology

The dermatology service provides a comprehensive range of facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of adults and children with skin disease.
This includes:

patients with inflammatory skin disease
patients with changing moles
patients with skin cancers

A team of Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Assistants (local GPs with an interest in dermatology) and Dermatology Nurses deliver the service.

We provide a rapid diagnostic and treatment service for patients with suspected skin cancer. A multi-disciplinary team that includes consultant dermatologists and maxillofacial surgeons and a skin cancer nurse specialist manages skin cancers.

Outpatient and surgical clinics run daily in the dermatology outpatient department.

Specialist services available include:

phototherapy for the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo,
skin patch tests to investigate allergy,
Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of certain skin cancers,
iontophoresis for the treatment of hyperhidrosis,
nurse-led treatment clinics.

Appointments

Adult and surgical clinics are held in the Dermatology outpatient department, 2nd floor of the Woodcroft Wing at Croydon University Hospital.

Children’s clinics (paediatric clinic) are held in the Willows clinic, ground floor of Woodcroft wing.

What do I do if I have not received my appointment yet?

Contact the dermatology administration team on 020 8401 3678

What do I do if I want to change or cancel an appointment?

Contact the dermatology administration team on 020 8401 3678

What should I bring to my appointment?

All the treatments you have tried for your skin condition including over-the-counter products and treatments prescribed by your GP.
Any tablets that you are taking.

What time should I arrive for my appointment?

Try to arrive a few minutes before your appointment time to give enough time for you to check in to the clinic and advise the clerical staff of any changes to your circumstances e.g. change of address or change of GP.