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Skin health · GP care
Skin concerns deserve a closer look.
From acne and eczema to a new rash or a changing mark, speak with a GP about what you are noticing. We will consider your symptoms, examine the skin when needed and help you understand the next step.
A photograph can be helpful, but it cannot replace every examination. Please do not email skin photographs or medical details to our public contact address.
Need help sooner? Call 999 if your lips, tongue or throat suddenly swell or you are struggling to breathe. For painful, hot, swollen skin or a rash getting worse with fever, seek urgent advice through NHS 111 rather than waiting for a routine booking.
Emergency guidance ↗Common skin concerns
A starting point for what you are seeing.
Skin changes can look different from person to person and across skin tones. A GP will ask what has changed, how long it has been there and whether a closer examination or another service is needed.
Eczema & dermatitis
Explore flare-ups, irritation, treatment questions and skin that is not improving.
Psoriasis
Review symptoms, how treatment is working and whether specialist input may help.
Rashes & itching
Talk through when a rash appeared, any triggers and whether an examination is needed.
Skin infections
Seek assessment for skin that is painful, warm, swollen or spreading. Use urgent care if you feel unwell.
Changing skin marks
Have a mole or mark that changes, bleeds or does not heal assessed promptly, usually in person.
This is a GP service, not a cosmetic skin treatment menu. A clinician will advise when a pharmacy, in-person GP appointment or dermatologist is the right route.
What to expect
An assessment that considers more than appearance.
A useful skin consultation looks at your history, symptoms and the part of the skin affected, as well as what you can see today.
Book on CalendlyTell us what has changed
Explain when it began, how it feels, whether it is spreading and what you have already tried.
Choose the right way to assess it
A GP will consider whether a remote discussion is enough or whether the skin needs to be examined in person.
Understand your options
The next step may be advice, treatment if suitable, follow-up, a closer examination or a specialist referral.
The right appointment format
Remote when suitable. In person when it matters.
The safest way to assess a skin concern depends on the history, the location of the problem and whether a close look or procedure is needed.
Start with a GP conversation
Some ongoing concerns can begin remotely, especially when you want to review symptoms or treatment. Your clinician will advise if images or an examination are necessary.
Clinical suitability comes firstSee what a screen cannot show
A changing mole, an uncertain lesion or a rapidly worsening concern may need an examination or a more urgent local service.
Advised when examination is neededIf a clinician asks for photographs, follow the secure clinical route they provide. Do not attach photographs or medical history to a Calendly note or general email.
After your consultation
A plan for what comes next.
You should leave knowing what the GP thinks is most likely, what may help, what to watch for and when to seek further care. If a diagnosis cannot be made safely at the first appointment, your GP will explain what is needed.
Our clinicians are GMC registered, with over 30 years of combined experience. Allhours GP is CQC registered.
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Practical care advice for your skin and symptoms.
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Clinical treatment decisions based on an individual assessment, with no automatic prescription.
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A clear route onward if monitoring, examination or specialist assessment is more appropriate.
Arrange a GP appointment
Take a closer look with a GP.
Choose an appointment through our Calendly booking page. If your symptoms are worsening quickly or you need urgent care, use NHS 111 or 999 as appropriate instead of waiting for a routine slot.
Skin health GP care
Book a time to talk.
View available appointment details on Calendly. Please do not enter photographs, symptoms or other sensitive medical information in scheduling notes.
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For general questions about appointment suitability, email info@allhoursgp.com without including medical details.
Book on CalendlyGood to know
Before you book.
How GP skin appointments work and when to seek a different kind of help.
Can a GP diagnose my skin concern from a photograph?
A photograph may help with some assessments but does not always show enough. A clinician may recommend an in-person examination, further assessment or a dermatologist. Please do not email photographs to our general contact address.
What if a mole or mark is changing?
Arrange a prompt GP assessment for a mole that changes size, shape or colour, bleeds, itches or becomes crusty. A new unusual mark that does not go away should also be checked. The GP may need to see it in person.
Will I be given a cream or prescription?
Not automatically. Treatment depends on the assessment, your history and whether more information is needed. Some skin concerns are better managed by a pharmacist or need specialist care.
Can my child be seen for a rash?
A child can need an age-appropriate assessment, and some rashes require urgent attention. Explore children’s GP care. If your child seems seriously unwell, seek urgent care rather than waiting for a routine booking.
Can I book a cosmetic skin treatment here?
This page is for medical skin concerns assessed by a GP. Cosmetic procedures follow a different consultation and treatment pathway.