What is a Dermatologist?
Dermatologists are qualified medical specialists who, through additional training, have obtained postgraduate qualifications to specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin disease and skin cancers. We are the recognised experts in the detection and management of skin disease and skin cancers.
NEHS provides both an adult and paediatric dermatology service
We diagnose and manage a range of skin disorders which include:
- Psoriasis
- Eczema and dermatitis
- Skin cancers
- Moles and melanoma
- Acne and rosacea
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- Hair loss
- Nail disorders
- Blistering disorders
- Skin infections.
Our on-site treatment services include:
- Education on how you can check your own skin, sunscreen advice, risks associated with solarium use, and Vitamin D advice
- Digital photography and dermoscopy for ongoing surveillance
- Skin cancer surgery
- Nb-UVB phototherapy
- Patch Testing for skin allergies
- Teledermatology
- Injectables for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
Please note: Medicare rebates are available for all our Medical Dermatology services but require a referral from your General Practitioner.
Speak to your General Practitioner, or contact us to find out more on (08) 8336 9073, or complete your enquiry online.
We know that it is important to provide you with up to date information on what is new in diseases of the skin and skin cancer prevention. So please check out the official Australasian College of Dermatologists website on the the A-Z of skin.
Other useful sites include the following:
- Sun Smart – Cancer Council SA
- Sun Smart App for iPhone (free app providing you with UV forecasts)
- National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign
- Melanoma Institute of Australia
- DermNet NZ.