What does the Children’s Dermatology Clinic treat?
- Eczema and skin allergies: including baby and childhood eczema, with advice on triggers and treatment
- Acne and other skin conditions: for children and teenagers
- Moles and benign skin lesions: assessment and, where appropriate, mole removal or removal of benign lesions
- Warts and verrucas: treatment for persistent or painful warts
- Rashes and skin irritations: finding the cause and the right treatment
- Fungal infections: of the skin, scalp and nails
Your child’s consultant will assess their skin, symptoms and medical history before recommending the most appropriate treatment, and will explain each step to you and your child.
Paediatric Dermatologists
Frequently asked questions About Children’s Dermatology
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is located in St John’s Wood (NW8), easily accessible for patients from Hampstead (NW3), Kilburn (NW6) and across North and Central London.
By Tube: St John’s Wood station (Jubilee Line) is a 5-minute walk to and from St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.
By Bus: Routes 13, 46 and 113 stop near St John’s Wood Underground Station. Routes 139 and 189 stop on Abbey Road.
By Car: Finchley Road and Kilburn High Road provide direct routes from NW3 and NW6.
It is worth seeing a dermatologist if your child’s skin problem is persistent, keeps coming back, is painful or very itchy, disturbs their sleep, or hasn’t improved with treatment from your GP or pharmacist. You should also seek advice for a new or changing mole.
A paediatric dermatologist is a skin specialist with additional experience in diagnosing and treating skin conditions in babies, children and teenagers, whose skin and needs differ from those of adults.
Yes. A paediatric dermatologist can confirm the diagnosis, identify possible triggers, and recommend a skincare routine and treatment plan to calm flare-ups and protect your baby’s skin. They can also advise on whether allergy is playing a part.
Many children are referred by their GP, but you can also book directly with our clinic. If you do not yet have a referral, our private GP service can assess your child and refer you on if needed.
Your consultant will ask about your child’s symptoms and medical history, examine their skin and explain what they think is causing the problem. They will talk through the treatment options with you, and with your child where appropriate, and arrange any tests or follow-up needed.
Yes. Benign moles and skin lesions can be assessed and, where appropriate, removed by our team. Your consultant will explain whether removal is advisable and what to expect.