We have been treating skin conditions for over 150 years at St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s Hospital. Our dermatologists provide a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, as well as cosmetic skin care.

Experts in skin care

As one of the world’s leading centres for skin care and the largest clinical dermatology department in the UK, our experts treat a range of skin conditions. These include common conditions like acne, as well as rare ones that require treatment unavailable elsewhere.

We’re also internationally recognised for research and training, advancing care in this field and sharing our knowledge with dermatologists from across the world for the benefit of all patients.

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Skin conditions we treat

We diagnose and treat a range of skin conditions, including:

  • acne (including acne scarring)
  • benign skin lesions, including cysts, lipomas, moles, skin tags and warts
  • birthmarks, including port-wine stains
  • eczema, including atopic dermatitis
  • hidradenitis suppurativa
  • hyperhidrosis
  • keloid and hypertrophic scars
  • cancer (including squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas)
  • milia
  • psoriasis
  • rashes
  • rosacea
  • sun damage of skin

Specialist skin treatments

We provide both surgical and non-surgical skin treatments, including:

  • Botox anti-wrinkle injections
  • Botox for hyperhidrosis (including face, feet, palms and underarms)
  • milia removal
  • Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer
  • phototherapy
  • psychodermatology
  • removal of cysts, lipomas (fatty lumps), moles and skin tags
  • scar treatment, including excision and steroid injections for keloid and hypertrophic scars
  • steroid injections for acne and hidradenitis suppurativa
  • wart removal with cryotherapy (freezing treatment)

Diagnosing skin conditions

Our dermatologists provide investigations for skin conditions at our state-of-the-art facilities, including:

  • excision, punch and shave biopsies for benign skin lesions such as moles, as well as suspected cancers
  • mole assessment
Dermatologist examines birthmarks on the patient's skin with a dermatoscope.

Discover our dermatology experts

Meet our team of world-renowned dermatology specialists who can treat a range of skin conditions in central London.