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About Derrick Phillips
Specialty: Consultant Dermatologist, covering general skin conditions, skin surgery and cosmetic dermatology
Conditions seen: acne, including adult female acne, acne scarring, rosacea, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, melasma, hyperpigmentation, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), skin tags, warts, skin lumps and bumps, skin lesions and skin cancer
Tests, treatments and procedures: mole check, punch biopsy, shave biopsy, excisional biopsy, skin surgery, excision of a skin lesion, curettage and cautery of lesions, cryotherapy for skin lesions, skin tag removal, lumps and bumps removal surgery, facial rejuvenation treatments
Often consulted by patients with: persistent acne, rosacea, eczema or psoriasis; a skin tag, lesion or lump they wish to have assessed or removed; concerns about a possible skin cancer; or an interest in cosmetic dermatology and facial rejuvenation
Patient ages seen: 12+
Also: official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation; former clinical lead for psoriasis at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; has practised in Dubai and Australia, with experience of treating diverse skin types
Language: English
Dr Derrick Phillips is a Consultant Dermatologist at Welbeck’s Dermatology centre in London, specialising in general dermatology, skin surgery and cosmetic dermatology. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, particularly adult female acne, rosacea, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation. His practice also covers acne scarring, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), warts, skin tags and other skin lumps and lesions, including skin cancer.
With extensive surgical experience, Dr Phillips offers a comprehensive range of procedures to assess and treat skin lesions, lumps and bumps. These include mole checks, punch, shave and excisional biopsies, skin lesion removal, curettage and cautery, cryotherapy and skin tag removal. He also has a strong interest in cosmetic dermatology, offering a range of facial rejuvenation treatments to address aesthetic skin concerns.
Dr Phillips worked in the NHS for 12 years, including as a consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he was clinical lead for psoriasis and oversaw the management of patients receiving biologic therapies. He has particular expertise in adult female acne and has contributed to research in this area, including a national clinical trial investigating hormonal acne. He was also undergraduate lead for medical students at St Mary’s Hospital and held an honorary appointment as a clinical teacher at Imperial College London.
Having practised in Dubai and Australia, Dr Phillips brings international experience and an understanding of treating diverse skin types to his work. He is an official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation and has published research on skin cancer in skin of colour, Darier disease, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau and skin reactions following COVID-19 vaccination. He has also contributed a chapter to the Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatments in Dermatology.
Expertise
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Melasma
- Hyperhidrosis
- Skin Tags
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Surgery
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Melasma
- Hyperpigmentation
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 12+
- Qualifications
Dr Derrick Phillips has extensive experience in dermatology, having worked in the NHS for 12 years, including as a consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he was clinical lead for psoriasis. He also held educational roles as undergraduate lead for medical students at St Mary’s Hospital and honorary clinical teacher at Imperial College London.
Dr Phillips is a Fellow of St John’s Institute of Dermatology and was awarded its registrar prize in 2011. He has also practised internationally in Dubai and Australia, gaining valuable experience in treating patients with diverse skin types.
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Dr Phillips has published widely in scientific literature and lectured at international conferences. With particular expertise in adult female acne, he has contributed to research including a national clinical trial investigating hormonal acne. His published work covers a broad range of dermatological topics, including skin cancer in skin of colour, Darier disease, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, plaque-like dermal fibroma, skin reactions following COVID-19 vaccination and sustainability in skin surgery.
As an official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, Dr Phillips regularly provides expert commentary on skin health and dermatological conditions. He has featured in national media including British Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, The Guardian and BBC Radio, and has appeared as a skin cancer expert on Channel 5’s Vanessa Show.
Key publications:
Phenotypic spectrum of serious cutaneous-only adverse event following immunization with COVID-19 vaccines: a multicentre case series and literature review. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022;47(3):614–616. DOI: 10.1111/ced.15003
Localized Darier disease: three cases of Type 1 segmental mosaicism. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022;47(1):167–169. DOI: 10.1111/ced.14866
Successful treatment of acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau with methotrexate. Br J Dermatol. 2023;188(Suppl 4).158. DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad113.158
A Plaque-Like CD34-Positive Dermal Fibroma Presenting as an Acquired Papule. Cureus. 2023;15(5). DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39231
A UK-wide study to describe resource consumption and waste management practices in skin surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2023;48(9):1024–1029. DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad184
Other publications
Skin cancer in skin of colour. Health Awareness. 2021. Online article.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin. In: Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology. 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2023. Book chapter.
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society for Medical Dermatology
British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Royal Society of Medicine
North of England Dermatology Society (NEDS)
Fellow of St John’s Institute of Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology
- Certifications and Awards
St John’s Institute of Dermatology registrar prize (2011)
British Association of Dermatologists Green Prize
Consultations and services
Appointments are available at 1 Welbeck Street, London W1G 0AR.
Enquire online or call 020 3653 2007.
- Self-pay available from £350
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £275
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Dr Phillips has particular expertise in adult female acne and has contributed to research in this area, including a national clinical trial investigating hormonal acne. He treats both acne and acne scarring, assessing symptoms and medical history to recommend a personalised treatment plan.
Dr Phillips can assess moles, skin tags, lumps and other skin lesions, including those that may be cancerous. He has extensive experience in skin surgery and offers a range of procedures, including punch, shave and excisional biopsies, skin lesion removal, curettage and cautery, cryotherapy and skin tag removal. He will examine the affected area and advise whether further investigation, monitoring or removal is appropriate.
Yes. Dr Phillips has extensive experience in managing psoriasis, having previously served as clinical lead for psoriasis at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he oversaw the care of patients receiving biologic therapies. He can assess your condition, review your current treatment and discuss appropriate management options. The availability of specific treatments, including biologic therapies, at Welbeck can be confirmed during your consultation.