Overview

Women’s dermatology

We provide treatment for inflammatory and other vulval conditions.

The vulva is a woman's external genital area. It includes:

  • the lips surrounding the entrance to the vagina
  • the clitoris and the skin surrounding it

Some skin conditions can also affect the skin around the anus.

We care for adults and children with:

  • all inflammatory vulval conditions
  • non-cancerous (benign) lesions
  • vulval intra-epithelial neoplasia (VIN)
  • extra-mammary Paget's (EMP)
  • vulval pain
  • non-sexually acquired infections

We also work with other services who can provide:

  • physiotherapy, pain management or psychological support if you need it
  • Moh's micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinomas (skin cancer) of the vulva
  • laser treatment of lymphangiectasia and other conditions

We see people from our local community and the rest of the UK.

Our clinics include:

  • a combined clinic with a gynaecological surgeon for patients with VIN and EMP
  • a combined clinic for patients with overlap with hidradenitis suppurativa and Crohns disease
  • a children's clinic

Our consultants

Fiona Lewis is our consultant dermatologist.

Research and clinical trials

Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.

You can email [email protected] for more information.

Last updated: September 2023

Contact us

Phone: 020 7188 6392

We answer the phone Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Please leave a voicemail outside of these hours.

Email: [email protected]

We'll usually reply to your email within 2 working days.

Addresses

Dermatology department, ground floor, Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT

Children's vulval clinic, specialist outpatients, 2nd floor, Lambeth Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH

Clinic opening times

Our adult clinics at Guy's Hospital are open Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Our children's clinic is held on the afternoon of the 4th Thursday of the month.

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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