Dr Rachael Fearon and Dr Paul McCaffrey are our dedicated GPs with extensive experience in family medicine and a specialist interest in dermatology. They provide expert assessment and treatment of a wide range of skin conditions, alongside their broader work in preventative care. Our doctors are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring their patients feel listened to, understood, and supported in their health and wellbeing.
Conditions We Treat:
Facial & Scalp Conditions
Acne & Rosacea: Management of mild to moderate cases, including adult acne and facial redness.
Facial Rashes: Perioral dermatitis, facial erythema, and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Scalp Issues: Persistent dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, or itchy scalp.
Body & Extremities
Childhood Rashes: Assessment of viral rashes, childhood eczema, molluscum contagiosum, and urticaria.
Legs & Feet: Venous eczema, athlete’s foot, and fungal nail infections.
Note: We offer a diagnostic package including fungal stain/culture and LFTs for those requiring oral treatment.
Hand & Skin Irritation: Chronic hand eczema and chronic pruritus (itching).
Hair Concerns: Management of mild alopecia (hair loss).
Mild/Stable Eczema & Psoriasis: Management of localized patches and dry skin flares.
Long-term Benign Lesions: Stable, non-changing growths (e.g., seborrhoeic keratoses or skin tags) strictly on the body/limbs only.
Common Warts & Verrucas: Treatment for persistent or painful warts on the hands or feet.
Conditions We DO NOT Treat:
High-Risk or Complex Lesions
Suspected Skin Cancers: Any lesion that is bleeding, crusting, failing to heal, or any new/changing pigmented lesions. We do not provide mole mapping.
These should be regarded as urgent—please contact your NHS GP for a red flag referral.
Facial Lesions: We do not treat benign growths, lumps, or bumps located on the face or neck.
Deep Lumps: We do not provide surgical drainage or excision of suspected cysts or lipomas.
Specialist-Only Medications & Severity
Roaccutane (Isotretinoin): We cannot prescribe Isotretinoin. Please see your GP for a hospital dermatology referral if this is required.
Severe Skin Conditions: If your condition is severe or requires hospital-dispensed medication (such as biologics or systemic immunosuppressants), you must be under the care of a Consultant Dermatologist