Transforming dermatology care in Sussex
Combining medical expertise with advanced diagnostic technology for faster, more accurate answers.
Discover the differenceOur Services
Prioritise your skin & hair health
Discover how we're combining our medical expertise with pioneering diagnostic technology and treatments.
Why Experts?
Not just a dermatology clinic. A different standard of care.
Experts in Skin & Hair was founded on a simple belief: that patients deserve faster answers, more accurate diagnoses, & treatments that actually work. We achieve this by combining consultant-level expertise with technology most dermatologists don't have access to.
Discover the differenceAdvanced Diagnostics
We use cutting-edge technology — including video-trichoscopy and TrichoLab hair analysis — that most dermatologists simply don't have.
Consultant-Led Care
Every patient sees a fully qualified consultant dermatologist, not a nurse or junior doctor, every time.
Skin & Hair Specialists
We combine expertise in both dermatology and trichology under one roof — a combination unique to Sussex.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Our treatments are grounded in the latest clinical evidence, ensuring you receive the most effective care available.
Our Team
Meet your consultants
Every appointment is with a fully qualified consultant dermatologist — never a junior doctor or nurse.

Dr Paul Farrant
Consultant Dermatologist
Clinical lead and globally recognised consultant dermatologist with over 25 years of experience specialising in skin cancer, trichology, and hair and scalp disorders.

Dr Pallavi Gupta
Consultant Dermatologist
Consultant dermatologist with over 20 years of experience, specialising in acne, hormonal skin conditions, skin cancer, and general dermatology.

Dr Alla Altayeb
Consultant Dermatologist
UK-trained consultant dermatologist with a particular interest in hair and scalp disorders and general dermatology.

Dr Gemma Springgay
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
Highly experienced specialty doctor in dermatology specialising in skin cancer diagnosis and skin surgery.
Patient Reviews
What our patients say
Find Us
Clinics across Sussex

Matlock Road
10b Matlock Road, Brighton, BN1 5BF
Our main private clinic
Nuffield Brighton
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6DX
Private appointments
Nuffield Haywards Heath
Burrell Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 1UD
Private appointments
Montefiore Hove
2 Montefiore Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RD
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