Dermatology has been present in NUH since 1985. The Division of Dermatology was officially established in 2015. We endeavour to provide holistic and patient-centred care.
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Welcome to our Dermatology division, where we provide comprehensive care for all dermatological needs. Our dedicated team manages all dermatology inpatients and referrals, operates daily outpatient clinics and offers specialized investigations and treatments for a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions.
General Dermatology
We manage a broad spectrum of dermatological cases, ranging from common to rare, for patients of all age groups. This includes chronic inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, acne , urticaria and hidradenitis suppurativa. Treatment options are tailored to each individual patient's needs, based on the latest guidelines and research, including topical treatments, phototherapy, conventional and novel immunosuppressive agents and advanced biologic agents.
Geriatric Dermatology
Patients aged 65 years and older present with unique characteristics including underlying chronic diseases, pharmacotherapy, mobility, function and individual patient preferences. Our clinicians commonly manage dermatological conditions relating to older patients such as dry skin, pruritus, benign and malignant lesions, actinic keratoses, hair and nail disease, rosacea, eczema and drug-related skin eruptions. We take a holistic approach, involving patients, caregivers and focus on maintaining healthy skin throughout the golden years.
Oncodermatology and Skin Cancer Management
Cancer patients often receive a combination of treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, transplantations and long-term immunosuppression. These cancer treatments can impact the skin, hair and nails. Our clinicians provide specialized skin care for these oncology patients who are currently undergoing treatment or who have completed therapy. This includes skin-related graft-versus-host disease, drug related skin eruptions and skin side effects from chemotherapy or other related treatments. Our goal is to manage and alleviate skin-related side effects and improve quality of life. We strive to deliver holistic and timely management of primary skin cancers, reducing risks and improving outcomes. This includes early detection of skin cancers via screening in high-risk individuals such as those with multiple moles, a family history of melanoma, history of skin cancer or organ transplantations. Efforts to minimize subsequent risk such as proper sun protection measures are amphasized.
Immunodermatology
Our specialists holistically manage challenging autoimmune blistering and collagen vascular diseases, such as bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris or foliaceus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, vasculitis of the skin and dermatomyositis, often with multidisciplinary input.
Procedural/Surgical Dermatology
Our clinicians evaluate and manage a full range of skin lumps, bumps and discolorations such as epidermal cysts, lipomas, neurofibromas, warts, skin tags, keloids, moles, seborrhoeic keratoses, skin cancers, epidermal naevi, vitiligo, melasma, naevus of Ota, café au lait macules, tattoos, drug-induced pigmentation, among others. We perform outpatient surgical procedures including skin biopsies, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, intralesional steroid injections, carbon dioxide laser surgery and treatment of hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms, soles, armpits) with botulinum toxin injections. Vascular lesions including vascular malformations or tumours may be treated with a combination of laser including vascular lasers. Our unit is a specilaist centre for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa; minimally invasive surgical techniques are employed in conjunction with medical therapy. Mohs micrographic surgery is an advanced dermatosurgical technique which affords precise care for the management of various types of skin cancers. Via a tight network, our team of dermatologists work in close collaboration with pathologists, radiologists, onocologists and surgeons across NUHS to strive for optimal outcomes for patients with skin cancers.
Immunodermatology
Our specialists holistically manage challenging autoimmune blistering and collagen vascular diseases , such as bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris or foliaceus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, vasculitis of the skin and dermatomyositis, often with multidisciplinary input.
Specialized Nurse-led Services
Our nurses provide expert care, including wart treatment, complex wound management, and post-operative care. They also offer education on wet wrap dressings, alopecia areata treatments and biologic injections.
Phototherapy
We offer narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo, among others. This treatment targets both localized and full-body skin conditions.
Investigations
Our diagnostic services include skin prick tests, patch tests, fungal and scabies microscopy, and various skin biopsies to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
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For expert dermatological care tailored to your needs, please reach out to us. We are here to help you achieve and maintain healthy skin.
14c University Dermatology Clinic
Medical Centre, Level 14c
Operating Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm (Mondays to Fridays)
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
For Appointments and Enquiries
Tel: +65 6908 2222
Email: [email protected]
A) Post-graduate Education
The Division of Dermatology is actively involved in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, facilitating rotations for trainees. We are also an accredited site for Advanced Specialty Training (AST) in Dermatology. Trainees undergo at least 12 months of their 3.5-year training at NUH, culminating in exit examinations and certification from the Specialist Accreditation Board of the Singapore Medical Council.
B) Undergraduate Education
with the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the Division of Dermatology is actively involved in undergraduate medical training. We facilitate rotations for local medical students at various stages of their studies and offer elective postings for both local and international students seeking in-depth exposure to Dermatology. The division organises research projects for undergraduates, assigning a dermatologist as their supervisor for assessment throughout the attachment. Learning occurs through clinic attachments, inpatient ward rounds and procedure sessions, with residents and trainees under the guidance of a consultant who also facilitates case discussions. We welcome clinical observers and clinical fellows for attachments. For more information, please contact Dr Nisha Suyien Chandran via Miss Nor Hudah at [email protected].
The Division of Dermatology is dedicated to conducting high-quality, clinically relevant research that advances dermatological knowledge and impacts clinical services. Our commitment to research helps establish NUH as a distinguished centre for skin diseases. Several studies are currently underway.
