Dermatitis

Dermatitis is commonly seen by dermatologists and has several causes. A very common form particularly in children, is atopic dermatitis. This mostly improves as children get older but not always and unfortunately some adults continue to deal with this later in life. Other forms of dermatitis include seborrheic dermatitis which commonly affects the face and scalp. Dermatitis, particularly on the hands, can be caused by exogenous (external factors) as exposure to water, soaps and other irritants. This is commonly seen in the hands of those looking after young children or frequently performing house chores and also in nurses and hair dressers. This is call irritant contact dermatitis. Sometimes arrangements need to made to organise allergy testing to consider an allergic contact cause of the dermatitis.
This is usually with a combination of topical anti-inflammatory creams, emollients and advice about appropriate skin management. Phototherapy and systemic therapy may be indicated for some patients.

To Make An Appointment

Phone: (03) 9748 4411

Email: admin@westderm.net.au

Fax: (03) 9749 3398

To Make An Appointment

Phone:

(03) 9748 4411

Email:

admin@westderm.net.au

Fax:

(03) 9749 3398

Important Information About Your Appointment

Referral

A valid referral is required from you GP or other specialist to be able to claim Medicare benefits from your consultation.

A referral is not required to consult with our cosmetic dermal therapist.

Registration

A form registering your details, medications and previous medical problems will need to be completed on the day of your appointment prior to your consultation. Please remember to bring a list of current medications with you on the day.

Payment

Settling of your fee is required on the day of consultation.

We accept VISA and MasterCard, EFTPOS and cash payments

Significant cosmetic treatments require payment at the time the procedure appointment is made

Failure to keep appointments

Missed appointments will incur a cancellation fee.

Make up / Clothing

Please remember to remove make up for facial concerns (and remember to bring some makeup to reapply after the consultation)

For consultations where a skin check is required, wearing looser clothing may be helpful or alternatively there are patient gowns available for your use

New Appointments

These appointments can only be made for the Werribee and Richmond locations.

In Ballarat only review appointments are offered.

Cosmetic Treatments

Most cosmetic treatments are only offered at our Werribee location.

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