Brighton Dermatology cares for the skin of patients from infancy to the very elderly. More conditions affect the skin than any other branch of medicine. Infections, inflammatory conditions...
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There are three main forms of skin cancer: basal cell skin cancer (BCC), squamous cell skin cancer (SCC) and melanoma, with melanoma being the most serious...
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Acne is a common problem in adolescence but frequently persists into adult life. It can have a profound effect on self-esteem at any age...
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Psoriasis affects more than one in 50 people in Melbourne. In many, it may affect only limited parts of the body, particularly the elbows, knees and scalp...
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Eczema and dermatitis can be used interchangeably. Eczema has a number of forms, some of which start in childhood and persist throughout life, while others can appear at any age...
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Hair problems are one of the most distressing conditions for patients. The loss of hair has a marked effect on self-esteem. There are many causes...
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With the aid of dermoscopy (a specialised instrument to give a better visualisation of moles), atypical lesions can be evaluated with greater certainty...
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Skin, being in contact with the environment, is prone to infections of all types – bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic. Specialised treatments are...
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Many patients suffer severe embarrassment from excess sweating. Recently, Botox injections for the treatment of excess axilla (armpit) sweating have been covered by Medicare...
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Ultraviolet light is used in many skin conditions. It is used particularly in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema but also in many other skin conditions and can assist in reducing itch...
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