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About this service
The Royal Cornwall dermatology unit provides routine and emergency assessment, treatment and surgery for patients with skin conditions and diseases.
We are a friendly, dynamic, forward-thinking department and are committed to delivering excellent care.
The majority of our services are provided at the Dermatology Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We also run clinics at Penrice Hospital in St Austell and West Cornwall Hospital.
Our services include:
- Phototherapy
- Paediatric Dermatology.
- Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Photodynamic therapy
- Vulval/Genital Dermatology Service
- Nurse-led day treatment service
- Patch testing to investigate contact allergies
- Monitoring clinics for patients on second-line drugs and biologics
- Iontophoresis for hand and foot hyperhidrosis
- Dermatology Surgery and MOHS micrographic surgery
If you feel you need a specialist dermatology review, please ask your GP to refer you to the dermatology team.
For information about referral to treatment times please see the “Referral to Treatment waiting times” page.
Contact information
- Telephone: 01872 252308
- Email: rcht.dermatologyadmin@nhs.net
Where to find us
The Dermatology Unit is behind Princess Alexandra Wing at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske, Truro.
When you arrive at Royal Cornwall Hospital follow the signs to the Princess Alexandra Wing. Before you reach the building, turn right onto Penventinnie Lane and the Unit is on your left-hand side (attached to the Princess Alexandra Wing)
Find out more about coming to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, including maps, directions, accessibility and facilities.
Patient Information (Leaflets)
Professional careers in dermatology
Click here to find out more about careers in dermatology, or see the Trust’s current vacancies on our careers website.
Page last reviewed: 9 May 2023
