Private Dermatologist in Brighton

Eczema, with its itchy, inflamed and dry skin, is one of the conditions we see most, and it responds far better to a tailored plan than to repeated over-the-counter creams. We also treat psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hidradenitis suppurativa, skin infections, warts, skin tags and suspected skin cancer.

For anything that needs it, we offer skin diagnostics including biopsies, swabs and patch testing to pin down the cause.

You are seen by a consultant, not a general practitioner working through a list. They examine your skin, reach a diagnosis, arrange any diagnostics needed and set out a treatment plan, whether that is prescription treatment, a procedure or ongoing management.

Our Brighton clinics are equipped with modern diagnostic tools, and our Matlock Road clinic offers ATBM Fotofinder mapping of the skin surface. Treatment ranges from topical and oral therapies to minor surgery and biopsy, all under one roof. Where a lesion needs surgery, procedure fees including hospital fees start from £350 for shave excision, curettage and cautery, £500 for cyst removal, and £775 for skin cancer excision including histology. Your consultant confirms all fees before anything goes ahead.

Consultant-led care from day one is the point of difference. Dr Paul Farrant, Dr Pallavi Gupta and Dr Alla Altayeb cover skin cancer, acne, general dermatology and hair and scalp disorders between them, with Dr Gemma Springgay focusing on mole checks, skin cancer diagnosis and skin surgery. Our consultants hold memberships with the leading UK and international dermatology bodies.

Find us at 10b Matlock Road (BN1 5BF) or Nuffield Health Brighton on Warren Road (BN2 6DX). No referral is needed and appointments are usually within weeks.

Eczema tends to come and go, so the aim is not just to calm a current flare but to reduce how often flares happen and how bad they get. That means identifying triggers, getting the everyday skincare routine right, and having a clear plan for stepping treatment up and down.

A consultant can prescribe more effective treatments than are usually available over the counter, and where allergy is suspected, patch testing helps pin down what is setting the skin off.

You can book directly and be seen within weeks. Consultations and recommended treatments may be covered by private insurance depending on your policy, and self-pay fees are confirmed upfront.