Dr Bryan Murphy

Dr Bryan Murphy – Consultant Dermatologist, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Dr Bryan Murphy is a highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist in Belfast, Northern Ireland, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of skin conditions. He welcomes both self-funding and insured private dermatology patients at Cathedral Dermatology Clinic and also consults for patients referred via Check4Cancer. In addition, he provides teledermatology consultations through MySkinDoctor.

After studying Medicine at Queen's University Belfast, Dr Murphy completed his Postgraduate medical training and specialist dermatology training in Northern Ireland. In 2024, he further expanded his expertise by completing advanced training in Cosmetic Dermatology at the prestigious Harley Academy in London.

Prior to moving into independent practice, Dr Murphy worked as a Consultant Dermatologist at Belfast City Hospital, where he managed general dermatology, inflammatory skin disease and suspected skin cancer clinics. He also contributed to teledermatology services and led a specialist consultant and nurse-led genital dermatology service.

Expert Dermatology Care for Skin Conditions in Belfast and Northern Ireland

Dr Murphy provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a comprehensive range of skin concerns, including:

• Acne and acne scarring
• Eczema (dermatitis)
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Perioral dermatitis
• Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
• Inflammatory skin disorders
• Contact allergy and patch testing
• Female genital skin conditions, including lichen sclerosus, pigmentation concerns and lesions
• Male genital skin conditions, including balanitis, lichen sclerosus and lesions
• Mole checks and mole screening
• Skin tags, cysts, lipomas and other benign skin lesions
• Skin cancer assessment and screening
• Suspected skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
• Hyperpigmentation and melasma
• Sun damage (photodamage) and skin ageing concerns

Dermatological Surgery and Skin Cancer Expertise

Dr Murphy regularly performs a variety of minor skin surgery procedures, including:

• Cryotherapy
• Skin biopsies
• Curettage
• Shave removal procedures
• Surgical excision of skin lesions

Treatment options and surgical procedures can be discussed and planned during an initial consultation.

Cosmetic Dermatology and Skincare

Dr Murphy also has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology, offering expert advice on skin ageing, pigmentation disorders, acne scarring and sun-damaged skin. In 2025, he launched BPM Skincare, a dermatologist-developed skincare range designed to complement prescription treatments for common skin conditions.

Leadership in Skin Cancer Prevention and Dermatology

Passionate about skin cancer prevention and public education, Dr Murphy previously served on the Northern Ireland Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy Group with Cancer Focus NI and was formerly Chair and Multidisciplinary Team Improvement Lead of the Northern Ireland Regional Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meeting.

Dr Murphy has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed medical publications. He writes a regular skin health column for GNI Magazine and frequently provides expert commentary on dermatology, skin health, skin cancer awareness and skincare topics for regional and national media outlets. Dr Murphy serves on the Guidelines and Therapeutics Subcommittee of the British Association of Dermatologists and is an active member and Treasurer for the British Society of Peno-Scrotal Dermatology.

Patient-Centred Dermatology Care

Dr Murphy believes in delivering clear, personalised and evidence-based dermatology care. He takes time to listen to his patient's concerns, perform a thorough skin assessment and develop an individualised treatment plan. His aim is to help patients understand their diagnosis, feel confident in their treatment options and achieve the best possible outcomes for their skin health.

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