Clinic Overview Primary hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, affects between 1-2% of the population. It most commonly involves the axillae (underarms), hands and feet. Treatments provided at the Institute include iontophoresis and injections. At your appointment we will perform an assessment of your excessive perspiration, a sweat test and obtain a thorough medical history. We ask …
Clinic Overview Patients are referred to the Institute for various hair loss conditions and hair disorders, including: Male/female pattern hair loss Alopecia areata Scarring alopecia’s such as lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia Rare genetic hair disorders Other hair loss conditions and hair disorders (may involve scalp biopsy) The Skin Health Institute also provides a …
What is Grenz Rays? Grenz rays are a form of soft x-rays that share some properties with ultra-violet light radiation. They are absorbed in the first 2mm of the skin and are used to treat a number of skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP), Darier’s disease, Hailey-Hailey disease and resistant solar …
Clinic Overview The Genetics Clinic is one of the few private dermatology clinics in Victoria specialising in inherited disorders of the skin. It provides an important service in diagnosis and counselling around genetic skin diseases. These include genodermatoses as well as the skin signs of inherited cancers. Clinic Schedule This clinic is conducted every second …
The Skin Health Institute undertakes corporate skin check programs for a wide range of companies and organisations in Melbourne. Our program provides for skin checks to be completed by specialist dermatologists. A referral from a GP is not required. The skin check will not be a cursory check just for skin cancers, but rather a …
Clinic Overview Patch testing is a method for detecting allergies to substances that come into contact with the skin. Most patients will need to attend 3 appointments over a 5-day period. In some circumstances this will be extended to a 7-day period. APPOINTMENT 1: Patients will have a detailed consultation with the dermatology registrar and …
Clinic Overview The Advanced Targeted Therapies Clinic offers specialist care for patients with moderate to severe chronic inflammatory skin conditions. These conditions include psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and chronic spontaneous urticaria.  Patients with moderate to severe chronic inflammatory skin conditions are eligible for subsidised treatment with advanced targeted therapies, such as biologic medications. The …
Clinic Overview Advanced Surgery encompasses all the clinics of individual plastic surgeons and dermatologists specialising in the excision and repair of various skin lesions. Around 95% of tumours are completely removed and cured. A small number of patients may require a second procedure, however, 100% cure cannot be guaranteed. The wound will be repaired in …
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Friday: 8am – 5pm
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