About Amr Salam
Dr Salam has a vast range of clinical experience covering the whole scope of dermatology. He treats everything from acne to general rashes, moles to skin tags, and performs a wide range of skin surgeries. In fact, he is the Lead Consultant for the Community and Acute (Hot) Clinic services at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology, covering the entire scope of skin disease.
Dr Salam completed a 1-year fellowship in Medical Dermatology and Medical Education at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology where he developed specialist expertise in managing eczema, psoriasis and hair disorders. He also undertook a clinical attachment at the highly prestigious Yale University Dermatology Department, USA.
Dr Salam developed a dedicated Acne service protocol for his Trust, authored the south-east London prescribing guidelines on Spironolactone (an acne treatment), and is responsible for accrediting doctors for prescribing Isotretinoin (Roaccutane). Dr Salam is currently part of the Tertiary Eczema Service at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology and manages the full spectrum of the disease. He has published and presented internationally on hair disease whilst securing a research grant from Alopecia UK and attending patient support group events as an expert.
Dr Salam is completing his Masters in Clinical Education, and is the Director for the international St John’s Diploma in Specialist Dermatology (www.stjohnsdiploma.com) - the world’s first and only distance learning qualification in specialist dermatology. He is the Course Director for 2 national & international courses. He sits on the British Association of Dermatologists Undergraduate Workstream. Dr Salam is internationally published, has authored multiple textbook chapters, and is an invited speaker at international conferences.
He is a senior lecturer and tutor at King’s College London, and is also a research collaborator with NASA.
In his spare time Dr Salam is a keen badminton player, competing at county level, and enjoys skiing.
Dr Salam can also speak fluent Arabic.
Dr Salam has been in clinical practice for over a decade, including medical and surgical experience. His ethos centres around delivering world-class, evidence-based treatments specifically tailored to the needs of each individual patient. He takes pride in delivering excellence in every aspect of his practice.
Dr Salam is recognised by all major insurance companies and sees insured and self-paying patients.
Expertise
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin Cancer
- Moles
- Hair Loss
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Qualifications
Dr Salam graduated with Honours from medical school at the University of Birmingham, and completed his intercalated BSc with 1st Class Honours at Bart’s and the Royal London School of Medicine where he was awarded the University Prize for the highest academic mark.
Dr Salam completed the prestigious Academic Foundation Programme at Imperial College London Hospitals, where he was awarded the Sir Brian Jarman Prize for the best research project. He then went on to complete his general medical training in South London, working at internationally renowned centres such as King’s College Hospital and The Royal Marsden Hospital.
Dr Salam went on to become the highest ranking Dermatology specialist training candidate in the UK, and completed his specialist dermatology training at the world renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology.
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Dr Salam has achieved multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, and presented at international conferences.
Salam A, Tziotzios C, Fenton DA. Hair loss is an important symptom of the menopause. British Medical Journal 2018;360:k245. PubMed ID: 29367355
Salam A, Peleva E, Wain EM. Management of skin cancer in recipients of solid organ transplants. British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London) 2019;80:331-6. PubMed ID: 31180778
Dadzie OE, Salam A. The hair grooming practices of women of African descent in London, United Kingdom: findings of a cross-sectional study. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2016;30:1021-4. PubMed ID: 27038251
Dadzie OE, Salam A. Correlates of hair loss in adult women of African descent in London, U.K.: findings of a cross-sectional study. British Journal of Dermatology 2015;173:1301-4. PubMed ID: 25998579
Salam A, Zaman S, Banerjee P. A Rapidly Evolving Rash in a Well Child. Paediatrics & Child Health 2020;25:129-130. PubMed ID: 32296270
Du-Harper X, Arthurs C, Gainer C, Woolf R, Laftah Z, Lakhan M, Salam A, Wan B, Watt FM, Luscombe NM, Lynch MD. Clinically-relevant vulnerabilities of deep machine learning systems for skin cancer diagnosis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2020; 12: S0022-202X(20) (Online ahead of print). PubMed ID: 32931808
Salam A, McGrath JA. Diagnosis by Numbers: Defining Skin Disease Pathogenesis through Collated Gene Signatures. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2015;135:17-9. PubMed ID: 25501379
Campbell P, Morton P, Takeichi T, Salam A, Roberts N, Mellerio JE, Aminu K, Wellington C, Patil SN, Akiyama M, Lu Liu L, McMillan JR, Ishida-Yamamoto A, Abdul-Wahab A, Petrof G, Fong K, Harnchoowong S, Stone K, Harper JI, McLean I, Simpson MA, Parsons M, McGrath JA. Epithelial inflammation resulting from an inherited loss-of-function mutation in EGFR. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2014:134(10):2570-8. Pubmed ID: 24691054
Salam A, Dadzie OE. Dermatology training in the UK: does it reflect the changing demographics of our population? British Journal of Dermatology. 2013;169(6):1360-2. PubMed ID: 23815276
Singh M, Coulton A, King T, Salam A, Sharma M, Griffiths TW, Cohen SN. The British Association of Dermatologists' Undergraduate Curriculum Update 2021. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2020 (Online ahead of print). PMID: 33314241
- Professional memberships
Board Member British Association of Dermatologists
Member British Society for Medical Dermatology
Member British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Member Royal Society of Medicine
Member New England Dermatological Society (NEDS)
- Certifications and Awards
Education grant award recipient, St John's Dermatological Society Charity, 2022
Research grant award recipient, Alopecia UK, 2018
Multiple Royal Society of Medicine and St John's Dermatological Society best oral presentation prizes, 2014 to 2020
Imperial College Sir Brian Jarman Prize for best academic foundation programme research project, 2013
Queen Mary's College and Barts and The London Principal's Prize for highest academic mark during intercalated BSc degree, 2010
Imperial College Teaching 'Hero' Award and North West Thames Foundation School, teaching excellence trainee merit award for outstanding contributions to medical education, 2013
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £295
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £245
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
Locations
Loading
Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.