Dermatologist in Shrewsbury

If a skin condition is persistent, worsening, painful, affecting your confidence, or not responding to over-the-counter treatments, it may be time to see a dermatologist. Many people in Shrewsbury seek specialist help for ongoing acne, unexplained rashes, rosacea flare-ups, changing moles, or chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

It can help to bring a list of current medications, details of previous treatments you’ve tried, and photographs of flare-ups if symptoms come and go. If you’re attending for a mole or skin lesion concern, noting changes in size, colour, shape, or symptoms can also be useful for your dermatologist, for more information on how to check your moles at home click here.

A dermatologist is a medically qualified doctor specialising in diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions. While beauticians may help support general skincare, they are not trained to medically diagnose skin diseases or identify potentially serious concerns such as skin cancer.

No. While dermatologists diagnose and treat medical skin conditions, they also help patients manage concerns that affect confidence and quality of life, such as acne scarring, pigmentation, redness, sun damage, and certain benign skin lesions.

Absolutely. Many patients book a dermatology appointment simply for peace of mind about a mole, rash, or ongoing skin concern. Early assessment can help avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.

No two skin conditions, or patients, are exactly alike. Factors such as skin type, medical history, lifestyle, triggers, and previous treatments all influence the best treatment approach. Personalised dermatology care helps ensure treatment plans are realistic, effective, and appropriate for the individual.

Yes. Our dermatologists provide consultations for patients of all ages, from babies and children through to teenagers, adults and older patients. With extensive NHS and private dermatology experience, our doctors are experienced in assessing and managing skin concerns that can occur at different stages of life.

For babies and younger children, parents often visit us for help with rashes, eczema and other unexplained skin changes. As many childhood rashes can look similar, a dermatology consultation can help establish the likely cause and determine whether treatment or further investigation is needed.

We also regularly see teenagers with acne, including those whose acne is persistent, worsening, affecting their confidence or has not responded to over-the-counter treatments. Our dermatologists can assess the type and severity of acne and discuss appropriate treatment options, including prescription treatments where clinically suitable.

For adults, we diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and ongoing skin concerns, including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, rashes, cysts, hair and scalp conditions, and changes to the skin.

We also welcome older patients, including those attending for concerns about new or changing moles, skin lesions, sun damage or possible signs of skin cancer. Family members are welcome to help arrange appointments for elderly relatives and accompany them to their consultation where appropriate.

Whatever your age, you do not need to know exactly what is causing the skin concern before booking. Your dermatologist will assess the problem, explain their findings and recommend the most appropriate next steps.

Yes, dermatologists can perform a range of minor skin surgery procedures for both medical and cosmetic concerns. This may include removing suspicious moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags, benign lesions, and certain skin cancers. Procedures are carried out in a clinical setting using local anaesthetic for patient comfort.

No, you do not need a GP referral to book a private dermatology appointment in Shrewsbury with Freyja Medical. Many patients choose to self-refer for faster access to expert advice, diagnosis, and treatment for concerns such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks, skin lesions, and other ongoing skin conditions.

Freyja Medical is not directly affiliated with private health insurance companies, so patients are responsible for managing their own insurance claims and reimbursement requests. We recommend contacting your insurance provider before your appointment to check whether your dermatology consultation or treatment may be eligible for reimbursement under your policy. This approach allows our team to focus entirely on delivering high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care without the restrictions often associated with insurance providers. To learn more about our policies, click here.

Yes, our dermatologists regularly help patients manage long-term skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and dermatitis. Chronic skin conditions often require ongoing support rather than a one-off treatment, which is why we focus on creating personalised management plans tailored to your symptoms, triggers, lifestyle, and treatment goals. The aim is not only to help control flare-ups, but also to improve long-term skin health and day-to-day confidence.

Yes, our consultant dermatologist can assess suspicious moles and skin lesions, provide expert diagnosis, and advise on the most appropriate next steps. If a lesion requires removal, we also offer skin surgery for certain types of skin cancer and other suspicious skin changes. Early assessment is important, particularly if you notice a mole or lesion changing in size, shape, colour, or behaviour over time, click here for more information on monitoring moles at-home.