National Skin Centre Clinic in Singapore, Singapore

The National Skin Centre is a member of the National Healthcare Group that offers a wide range of treatments for patients with skin problems.
The patients are firstly examined at general clinics and in case they have special needs, they are subsequently referred to subspecialty clinics.

Below you can find information about some of the procedures that are available at the center.

Subspecialty clinics:

- Acne Clinic started its activity in May 2009 and it deals with adults and teenage patients who suffer from moderate to severe acne vulgaris.

- The Contact Dermatitis and Joint Occupational Dermatoses Unit examine and treat patients
who present with dermatitis caused by an exogenous trigger or those patients whose cause of exogenous dermatitis is occupationally related. The investigations that are carried out at the clinic include patch testing, prick testing, and factory visits.
After the complete evaluation and investigations are made, the patients receive specific recommendations in accordance with their problem.

- The Eczema Clinic started its activity in August 2008, aiming to provide comprehensive and quality care for adult patients with atopic eczema and other forms of endogenous eczema.

- Hair and Nail Clinic provides high-quality care to patients who struggle with hair, scalp, and nail disorders.

1. Scalp treatment is suitable for patients with psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis who have thick scales or lesions on their scalp and who need intensive treatment to remove the scales.
2. Medicated baths are suitable in case of itch, irritation, and inflammation caused by generalized skin disorders.
The special baths include​:
- Emulsifying ointment bath which is suitable in case of eczema and generalized exfoliative dermatitis.
- Potassium permanganate baths are recommended for weepy skin lesions.
- Oatmeal bath is recommended for patients with extensive inflamed skin, to relieve itch and irritation.
- Coal tar baths are indicated in case of psoriasis and eczema.

- Lymphoma Clinic is specialized in treating such conditions as Sezary syndrome, mycosis fungoides, lymphomatoid papulosis, subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma, and other cutaneous T-cell and B-cell lymphomas.

- Pigment Clinic is oriented to help patients with pigmentation problems. The clinic uses a wide range of topical medications, phototherapy ( topical and systemic PUVA, narrowband UVB, excimer laser), and different surgical techniques (including mini grafting and suction grafting).

- Skin Cancer Clinic provides various medical and surgical therapy options for patients who were diagnosed with skin cancer.

- Wound and Ulcer Clinic provides assessment, diagnosis, and management of diabetic ulcers, vasculitic ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and chronic wounds of unknown etiology. Wound management includes surgical debridement, compression bandaging, basic dressings, and advanced dressings.

- Paediatric Dermatology Clinic - is specialized in treating skin disorders in infants and children. The clinic deals with such conditions as genodermatoses, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases.