Western Dermatology

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Western Dermatology offers patients the following dermatological treatments:


  • Consultation and treatment of all forms of dermatological diseases and disorders
  • Dermatological surgery of melanoma, other skin cancers and benign skin tumours
  • Skin checks for melanoma and other skin cancers
  • Patch tests for allergy testing
  • Treatment of skin infections
  • Treatment of hair and nail disorders
  • Paediatric dermatology
  • Phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) 


Clinical Professor Kumarasinghe recommends the following websites for information on common skin diseases:


The Australasian College of Dermatologists: www.dermcoll.edu.au/a-to-z-of-skin

DermNet NZ: www.dermnetnz.org

Medscape: www.medscape.com/dermatology