About John Ferguson
Specialty: Consultant Dermatologist, with subspecialist practice in skin cancer, vitiligo, photodermatology and phototherapy
Conditions seen: skin cancer, vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis, acne, acne scarring, warts, skin lumps and bumps, polymorphic light eruption
Tests, treatments and procedures: mole check, 360° mole mapping for skin cancer detection, excisional biopsy, excision of a skin lesion, skin surgery, lumps and bumps removal surgery, phototherapy, wart treatment, laser treatment for acne and acne scarring
Often consulted by patients with: a mole or skin lesion needing assessment, patches of skin losing pigment, a rash that flares in sunlight, or long-standing psoriasis, eczema or acne
Patient ages seen: all ages
Also: clinical lead for phototherapy and vitiligo at the St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital; recognised by all major UK health insurers
Language: English
Dr John Ferguson is a Consultant Dermatologist at Welbeck’s Dermatology centre in London. He practises general dermatology, with particular expertise in skin cancer, vitiligo, photodermatology and phototherapy. His expertise in photodermatology — skin conditions caused or worsened by light — includes polymorphic light eruption. He also treats a wide range of common skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis, acne, acne scarring, warts and skin lumps and bumps.
Dr Ferguson assesses moles and other skin lesions through mole checks and 360° mole mapping. Where further investigation or treatment is needed, his procedural practice includes excisional biopsy, excision of skin lesions, skin surgery and lumps and bumps removal surgery.
Alongside his Welbeck practice, Dr Ferguson is a consultant dermatologist at the St John's Institute of Dermatology at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, where he runs general and specialist clinics and is clinical lead for phototherapy and vitiligo.
Dr Ferguson primarily sees adults and teenagers, but also sees younger children with conditions that fall within his areas of special interest.
Expertise
- General Dermatology
- Skin Cancer
- Vitiligo
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Acne
- Photodermatology
- Phototherapy
- Skin Surgery
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Qualifications
Dr John Ferguson qualified in medicine from the University of Bristol in 2005. He completed his dermatology training at St George’s Hospital in London, with further specialist training at The Skin and Cancer Foundation in Melbourne, Australia.
- Languages spoken
- English
- Research highlights
Dr Ferguson has published research across a range of dermatological subjects, with particular interests in skin cancer, photodermatology and vitiligo. His work includes a chapter on photodermatology in the seventh edition of ABC of Dermatology, research into patients’ experiences of photodynamic therapy, and a critical appraisal of clinical trial evidence for ruxolitinib cream in the treatment of vitiligo. He has also presented on dermatological topics nationally and internationally.
Key publications:
Photodermatology. In ABC of Dermatology. 7th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
A photodynamic therapy patient survey: real-life experience from two regional services. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2021;37(3):226–229. DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12638
Ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo: a randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial: a critical appraisal. Br J Dermatol. 2021;184(5):826–827. DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19674
Consultations and services
Appointments are available at 1 Welbeck Street, London W1G 0AR.
Enquire online or call 020 3653 2007.
- Self-pay available from £300
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £250
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £600
- Health insurance
- 30 mins consultation
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Frequently asked questions
Phototherapy uses controlled exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light to treat certain skin conditions. It can be used for conditions including vitiligo, psoriasis and some forms of eczema and sun allergy. Dr Ferguson offers phototherapy at Welbeck and is clinical lead for phototherapy at the St John's Institute of Dermatology. He can assess whether it's an appropriate treatment for your particular skin condition during your consultation.
Yes. Vitiligo is one of Dr Ferguson’s specialist areas, and he is the clinical lead for vitiligo at the St John's Institute of Dermatology. During your consultation Dr Ferguson can assess the extent and pattern of pigment loss and discuss the treatment options that may be appropriate for you. His expertise also includes phototherapy, which can be used to treat vitiligo in suitable patients.
Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) is a skin rash triggered by exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet (UV) light. It falls within photodermatology — the area of dermatology concerned with conditions caused or worsened by light — which is one of Dr Ferguson’s specialist interests. He can assess symptoms that may be caused by PLE and advise on appropriate treatment and ways to reduce future flare-ups.
Dr Ferguson specialises in skin cancer and offers mole checks to assess individual moles or other skin lesions. He also uses 360° mole mapping, which creates detailed images of the skin so that existing moles can be monitored and new or changing lesions identified over time.
If a lesion needs further investigation, Dr Ferguson can perform an excisional biopsy, removing it so that the tissue can be examined under a microscope. Where appropriate, he also performs skin surgery to remove skin lesions.
Dr Ferguson primarily sees adults and teenagers, but he also sees younger children where their skin condition falls within his areas of special interest. If you’re unsure whether Dr Ferguson is the right specialist for your child, please get in touch with our Dermatology centre for further advice.