General skin conditions
We provide new and follow-up care for adult patients with all types of skin conditions, including skin rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin infections.
To assess your skin condition, the doctor or nurse will need to take a full history of the problem and a general medical history. We will usually need to examine more of your skin than just the area which seems to be affected, so it’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move for this. A chaperone (someone who helps to support patients during investigations) is always available.
We carry out several diagnostic tests within the department, including blood tests, skin scrapings, skin biopsies, patch and prick tests.
We might refer you to the Wonford site (0.5 miles away) if X-rays, medical photography or pharmacy services are needed.
Where to find us
RD&E Heavitree, Gladstone Rd, Exeter EX1 2ED
Department of Dermatology
Specialist community dermatology services for the area are based at Tiverton, Exmouth, and Sidmouth. They can manage a wide range of dermatology conditions. The services are run by GPs who also work alongside us in the dermatology department at Heavitree.
We also run consultant led community services at Barnstaple, Tiverton and Axminster.
Meet the team
Clinical Lead
- Dr Helen Frow
Dermatology Consultants:
- Dr Peter Acheson
- Dr Yusur Al-Nuami
- Dr Rebecca Batchelor
- Dr Chris Bower
- Dr Alistair Brown
- Dr Carolyn Charman
- Dr Hannah Cookson
- Dr Helen Frow - Clinical Lead
- Dr Naomi Goldstraw
- Dr Tom Lucke
- Dr Emily McGrath
- Dr Yong Oon
- Dr Rachel Wachsmuth
- Dr Penelope Williams
Associate Specialists
- Dr William Willcock
- Dr Josephine Wheeler
Specialty Doctors
- Dr Charlotte Carmichael
- Dr Helen Crighton
- Dr James Wood
- Dr Andrew Rosewarne
- Dr Ayesha Shahid
Specialist Trainees
- Dr John Frewen
- Dr Catarina Quaresma
Dermatology pharmacist
- Anh Nguyen
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team
- Claire Facey – Lead CNS
- Jo Short
- Kate Allington
- Rebecca Willoughby
- Kevin Mitchell
Nursing Staff and Health Care Assistants (HCA)
- Di Hollidge - Clinical Matron
- Grace Campbell - Clinical Nurse Manager
- Claire McKenna - Surgical Nurse Practitioner
- Clare Parkinson - Surgical Nurse Practitioner
- Hooi-Inn Neoh-Solmon - Surgical Nurse Practitioner
- Patricia Garcia - Surgical Nurse Practitioner
- Sam Saupe - Surgical Nurse Practitioner
- Vicky Roderick - Surgical Nurse Practitioner
- Heather Bolt - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Maisie Perry-Whittington - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Kim Hill - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Kyle Cristales - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Laura Warne - Dermatology Sister
- Romina Abuzatoaiei - Registered Nurse
- Jayde Butler - Assistant Nurse Practitioner
- Bev Alford - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Rey Almazora - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Aneesh Antony - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Myrna Base - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Julie Beecroft - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Theilly Bento - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Mia Eidam - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Neela Hilton - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- James Igwe - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Jade Readman - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Mandy Spinks - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Jo Thompson - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Jo Vincent - Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Danielle Hickman - Biologics Co-Ordinator
- Rachel Snell - Senior Healthcare Support Worker (photohub clinics)
- Laura Gunn - Senior Healthcare Support Worker (photohub clinics)
Management and Admin team
- Rachel Brooks, Cluster Support Manager
- Shirley Rickard, Admin Service Manager
- Katy Watson, Team Lead & Waiting List Coordinator
- Karen Hill, Team Lead & Waiting List Coordinator
- Zoe Connor - Slot Administrator
- Anne Jones, Team Lead & Medical Secretary
- Karen Baker, Team Lead & Medical Secretary
- Julie Tonkins, Medical Secretary
- Ellen Hunt, Medical Secretary
- Zoe Tippett, Medical Secretary
- Rita Moore, Booking Clerk
- Donna Tregale - Reception
- Joh Ryder - Clerical officer
Services and treatments
We offer a full range of dermatology treatments, including more specialist treatments, such as:
- phototherapy, plus nurse-led skin treatment advice
- photodynamic therapy
- botulinum toxin for axillary hyperhidrosis
- injection clinics for injectable treatments such as Omalizumab and Dupilimab.
Supporting you
Skin conditions can have a huge impact on your social and psychological wellbeing. It is important to tell your GP or dermatology doctor about this during your consultation if it is relevant for you so that we can signpost you for further help in this regard.
Locally, we work with Talkworks: www.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/talkworks-depression-and-anxiety-service-exeter
There are also links to support groups and resources for many skin conditions at the following website: www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk
Patient information leaflets
Information for healthcare professionals
We have a dedicated section of the website for guidance, referral information and other useful information for Healthcare Professionals.