Dermatology

Dermatology departments specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and skin cancers. The dermatology department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals is based at St Luke’s Hospital and provides outpatient services to adults and children in Bradford and the surrounding areas.

Clinics

We offer a range of consultant and nurse-led clinics including:

• General adult dermatology
• Paediatric dermatology
• Systemic and biologic treatments
• Patch Tests
• Phototherapy
• Fast Track Skin cancer
• Skin Cancer follow-up
• Joint dermatology and plastic surgery clinics
• Joint dermatology and rheumatology clinics

Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistants: the dermatology department has a team of staff nurses and healthcare assistants who support the clinics, assist skin biopsies, run the phototherapy service and perform patch testing.

Referrals to the department are usually made by a GP with a special interest in dermatology. If your GP feels you would benefit from a specialist dermatology opinion, they will refer you to a GP with a special interest in dermatology. If they think it is appropriate, you will then be referred into our service. In some instances, your own GP may be able to refer you directly into our care.

All referrals are triaged by our clinical team prior to an appointment being offered.

The phototherapy clinics at St Luke’s Hospital take place in the Horton Wing on ward F4, which is in area 6 on level 2. All other dermatology clinics can be found in D2 in the D block.

Pay and display car parks are available throughout the site.

Please click on the following link to take you to the Trust Page on finding St Luke’s Hospital and navigating the hospital site:

St Luke’s Hospital – Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk)

Please use the following link to access the AccessAble page on the dermatology department at St Luke’s Hospital. Dermatology | AccessAble

Please see the content below for useful information on dermatology investigations and treatments.

Phototherapy

Phototherapy involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. This is done using a machine which emits the ultraviolet light (either UVB or UVA light). The whole body may be treated if necessary or smaller areas such as the hands and feet may be treated on their own. A course of phototherapy lasts for multiple weeks and involves increasing doses of ultraviolet light over time.

An Online Guide to the Fast Track Service

Here at St Luke’s Hospital, we have produces a series of videos explaining the process for patients referred into our dermatology fast track clinic. Please click on the link below to be directed to our fast track skin clinic microsite.

Fast track skin check clinic | Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk)

For more information on the skin cancer service in general, please click on the following link: Skin Cancer Service

British Association of Dermatology Information Videos

The British Associate of Dermatologists have produced a series of “how to” videos offering a range of tips for using dermatology treatment effectively.

Eczema Outreach Support

Eczema Outreach Support provide information, advice, events and personalised support for children with eczema and their families.

Links to NHS information on dermatological conditions

• Eczema: Atopic eczema – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• Psoriasis: Psoriasis – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• Acne: Acne – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• Vitiligo: Vitiligo – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• Alopecia: Hair loss – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• Non-Melanoma skin cancer: Non-melanoma skin cancer – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• Melanoma: Melanoma skin cancer – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Address:
St Luke’s Hospital,
Little Horton Lane,
Bradford,
West Yorkshire,
BD5 0NA

Telephone number: 01274 734744
Appointments number: 01274 274274
Dermatology Nursing Helpline: 01274 365542

Next Generation Text: We use the NGT Relay service for patients who are deaf or have hearing difficulties. To contact us ring 18001 01274 734744.