Acne and rosacea
Spots, redness, flushing and marks left behind on the face, chest or back, in teenagers and adults.
Calm, careful care for skin, hair and nails
Dermatology consultations for acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss and nail problems, and full skin checks for moles and marks. Request a consultation or a skin check online, and the clinic replies within one working day.
30 minfirst consultation
Head to toeskin checks
Thursdaysopen until 20:00
- Skin conditions
- Mole and skin checks
- Hair, scalp and nails
- Adults and children from age 2
Conditions we see
Every first consultation starts with your story: when the problem began, what makes it better or worse, and what you have tried so far. The options are then explained in plain words, along with what is realistic to expect from each.
Eczema and dermatitis
Dry, itchy or inflamed skin, including reactions to things that touch the skin at home or at work.
Psoriasis
Scaly patches on the skin, scalp or nails, with a plan shaped around the way you live and work.
Moles and marks
New, changing or unusual moles and spots, looked at one by one or as part of a full skin check.
Hair loss and scalp
Thinning, patchy loss, heavy shedding or an itchy, flaky scalp, examined under magnification.
Nail problems
Discoloured, thickened, brittle or painful nails on the hands or the feet.
We do not offer cosmetic injections or beauty treatments. If your concern is better looked after somewhere else, the team says so and suggests where to go.
Appointments and fees
Three kinds of appointment cover most visits. Before any test or treatment, the dermatologist explains what it involves and what it costs.
First consultation
from$180
- One concern looked at in depth
- Your history, creams and medicines reviewed
- Options explained with likely timescales
- A written summary to take home
Full skin check
from$150
- Each mole and mark seen under a dermatoscope
- Moles to watch photographed, with consent
- A recheck date for any mole of interest
- Any biopsy quoted separately first
Follow up
from$110
- Progress reviewed against the plan
- Treatment changed if it is not helping
- Test results explained
- Next steps agreed together
Fees are paid at the clinic on the day. Tests, biopsies and treatments are priced separately and agreed with you beforehand. Whether insurance contributes depends on your policy and your country. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid a $40 charge.
What happens at a skin check
The dermatologist examines your skin from scalp to soles, including the places you cannot see yourself, using a handheld dermatoscope that magnifies each mole. Underwear stays on, a chaperone can join on request, and the check can be limited to one area if you prefer.
Each mole and mark is looked at in turn. Any that need watching are photographed with your consent, so the next check can compare them side by side. If a mole needs testing or removal, you hear why, what it involves and what it costs, and nothing is done on the day without your agreement.
- Head to toe, or one area if you prefer
- A chaperone whenever you ask
- Photos kept in your clinic record
- A recheck date before you leave, if needed
Your first visit
Four steps, with no surprises about cost or about what comes next.
Send a request
Choose a consultation or a skin check, plus a day and a rough time that work for you.
Hear back within a day
The clinic confirms a slot within one working day, or offers the nearest opening.
Come prepared
Leave nail polish and makeup off any area to be looked at, and bring a list of the creams and medicines you use.
Leave with a plan
The dermatologist talks you through the options, and you go home with a written summary and, if needed, a date to return.
Other concerns patients bring
Beyond the main conditions, these are the concerns that fill a typical week in the clinic.
- Warts and verrucas
- Hives
- Heavy sweating
- Pigmentation changes
- Vitiligo
- Fungal nail infection
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Contact allergy
- Cold sores
- Skin tags
- Raised scars
- Itchy skin without a rash
Not sure where your concern belongs? Describe it in a sentence on the request form, and the team will say whether to book here or to see your own doctor first.
Inside the clinic
Quiet consulting rooms, a private treatment room and a waiting area full of daylight.
Patients on their visits (example reviews)
The skin check took the full half hour, and each mole worth watching was photographed and explained. The cost was clear before anything happened.
After years of trying creams at random, a calm consultation and a written plan that made sense. Honest about how long change might take.
Our teenage son felt listened to rather than lectured, and the follow up was arranged before we left the room.
Questions before you book
Is a referral needed?
No referral is needed to request an appointment here. Some insurers want one before contributing to fees, so it is worth asking yours. If you agree, a summary of the visit goes to your own doctor afterwards.
Is a dermatologist a doctor?
Yes. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who has gone on to specialist training in skin, hair and nails. Titles, training and registration differ from country to country, and ours are registered with the regulator where the clinic works.
Can the clinic promise clear skin?
No. Skin conditions respond differently from person to person, and some flare and settle over time. The dermatologist explains what each option may help with, how long it usually takes to judge, and what the alternatives are.
Do you see children?
Yes, from the age of two. A parent or carer stays for the whole appointment, and the dermatologist explains things in words the child can follow.
What if a mole is changing quickly?
Phone the clinic rather than sending an online request, and we offer the earliest slot we can. If you cannot reach us, contact your own doctor. For heavy bleeding or a sudden severe reaction, call your local emergency number.
How do patients prepare for a skin check?
Remove nail polish and makeup from any area to be checked, and bring a list of the creams, supplements and medicines you use. Clothes that are easy to take off and put back on make the visit quicker.
Request a consultation or a skin check
Tell us which appointment you would like and the day and time that usually work for you. Within one working day the clinic confirms a slot or suggests the closest one available.
For a mole that is changing quickly, phone the clinic instead. In an emergency, dial your local emergency number.
- The slot is yours once the clinic confirms it
- Costs of any test agreed before it happens
- Payment made at the clinic on the day
Visiting the clinic
Clearskin is on the second floor above the arcade, with a lift from street level and a quiet waiting room with daylight.
Contact
Second floor consulting rooms above the arcade in the old town, with a lift from street level
Clinic hours
| Monday to Wednesday | 08:30 to 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 to 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 to 15:00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Before you arrive
Leave makeup and nail polish off any area you would like checked, and arrive five minutes early to fill in a short form at reception.
Request a consultation