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DF / 00 — Skin as a living system

Sciencebeneath thesurface.

Expert medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology — explained clearly, examined carefully, and planned with you.

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L-01

≈ 0.05 – 1.5 mm

Epidermis

The renewing outer layer: a protective barrier, pigment cells and the first line of immune defence.

Concerns here

  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Pigmentation
  • Moles

L-02

≈ 1 – 4 mm

Dermis

The living scaffold: collagen and elastin, blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles and glands.

Concerns here

  • Acne
  • Scarring
  • Ageing
  • Hair

L-03

Varies widely

Hypodermis

Fat lobules that cushion, insulate and store energy, threaded with larger vessels.

Concerns here

  • Deeper infections
  • Some cysts

DF / 02 — Skin concern explorer

Find your way — not a diagnosis.

Browse common concerns, see where in the skin they begin, and learn when to see a dermatologist. Educational only — it cannot assess your skin.

Atlas · liveSelect a concern

8 concerns shown

ImportantThis explorer cannot diagnose. If a mole is new, changing, bleeding or itching, or you are worried about your skin, please see a doctor.

DF / 03 — The science of treatment

Matched to the right depth.

Different concerns begin at different depths of the skin, so treatments are chosen for where they act — after a diagnosis, never before.

Diagnosis first, then treatments matched to the condition — from topical therapies to specialist systemic medicines where appropriate.

Includes

  • +Topical prescription therapies
  • +Oral treatments when indicated
  • +Specialist systemic therapies for some conditions

Often considered for

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Hair & scalp
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Fig. 1 · Medical dermatology

Illustrative

EPIDERMISDERMISHYPODERMIS← typical reachCONCEPTUAL · NOT TO SCALE · DEPTH VARIES BY TECHNIQUE

DF / 04 — Expertise & clinical standards

Careful by protocol.

  1. P-01

    History & examination first

    Every new concern begins with your history and a careful examination.

  2. P-02

    Dermoscopy where appropriate

    Pigmented spots are examined with magnification and, where useful, photographed for comparison.

  3. P-03

    Results, explained

    Biopsy and test results are discussed in person, with time for questions.

  4. P-04

    A written plan

    You leave knowing the options, the next step and how to reach us.

  5. P-05

    Referral when right

    If another specialist is better placed to help, we'll say so and refer.

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Dr. Amara Okafor

Consultant dermatologist · Medical dermatology

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Dr. Jonas Sørensen

Dermatologist · Skin cancer & procedural

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Mei Hoshino

Dermatology nurse specialist

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DF / 05 — The knowledge atlas

The skin journal.

DF / 06 — The future of skin care

Confidence begins with understanding.

An evaluation is a conversation and a careful examination — followed by a clear, written plan.

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