Medical Dermatology Consultation & Prescriptive Care
Medical Dermatology Consultation & Prescriptive Care to help you get on top of your Psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition driven by immune system dysfunction. It causes accelerated skin cell turnover, leading to thickened plaques, redness, scaling and itching.
Common forms include:
Psoriasis is not contagious. It is a long-term condition that requires structured management.
At Dermal Health, psoriasis is assessed and managed by Úna Jefford, MSc Clinical Dermatology and Independent Prescriber, with experience in both private practice and NHS dermatology settings
Your appointment includes a comprehensive clinical assessment:
The aim is to confirm diagnosis and determine severity before prescribing.
If diagnostic uncertainty exists, this is discussed transparently and referral pathways are considered.
The management of your psoriasis will depend upon:
Treatment may include:
For more persistent cases, referral for systemic therapy discussion may be advised.
The focus is long-term control, reducing flare frequency and preventing rebound cycles.
Many patients self-manage psoriasis with pharmacy products that offer short-term relief but do not control inflammation properly.
A prescriptive service allows:
This reduces complications such as steroid overuse, skin thinning and rebound flares.
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.
