Dermatology Assessment & Prescriptive Management. Find releif
Eczema, often referred to as dermatitis, describes a group of inflammatory skin conditions. In many forms, particularly atopic eczema, there is an underlying defect in the skin barrier.
It can present as:
Symptoms include itching, redness, cracking, dryness and sometimes infection.
The key issue is impaired barrier function combined with inflammation.
During consultation, Úna Jefford performs:
Correct subtype identification is essential for effective management.
Eczema management requires a layered strategy:
If secondary bacterial infection is present:
The aim is stability and prevention of recurrent flares.
Unstructured steroid use can lead to:
Medical supervision ensures safe potency selection and tapering schedules.
Úna Jefford is the Medical Director of Dermal Health and holds an MSc in Clinical Dermatology. As a Registered Nurse and Independent Prescriber, she provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for a wide range of skin conditions.
With experience across both private practice and NHS dermatology services, Úna takes a structured, diagnosis-led approach, focusing on safe, effective and natural-looking results tailored to each patient.
