Dr Dimalee Herath

Dr. Dimalee Herath is a dermatologist trained in the UK, focusing on General Dermatology, Skin Cancer, and Vulval Dermatology. She graduated from Imperial College School of Medicine in 1999, earning an intercalated BSc in Neuroscience. Subsequently, she was assigned to the South West London General Medical Training Rotation, where she completed her postgraduate education at St George’s and The Royal Marsden Hospitals.

Dr. Herath finalized her Higher Specialist Training, which led to her receiving competitive Clinical Training Fellowships from The British Skin Foundation and Barts and The London Charitable Trust for her research on Basal Cell Carcinoma at The Royal London Hospital in 2010. She has shared her findings at esteemed venues such as The Royal Society of Medicine, The British Association of Dermatologists, and The British Society for Investigative Dermatology.

Currently, she holds a consultant position at Croydon University Hospital, where she addresses a broad range of dermatological issues. Previously, she served as the Clinical Lead for Dermatology at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

In her practice, she manages skin cancer and precancerous conditions, conducts routine skin examinations, and is skilled in treating rashes on various body areas. Among the conditions she addresses are eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin infections like athlete’s foot, cysts, folliculitis, acne, seborrhoeic dermatitis, rosacea, alopecia, nail disorders, lichen planus, excessive sweating, and skin lupus.

Dr. Herath collaborates closely with gynecology colleagues and serves as a primary referral point for Vulval dermatological issues such as Lichen Sclerosus and vulvodynia (vulval pain).

In addition to surgically treating potential skin cancers, she provides benign mole removal, cryosurgery, and treatment for skin tags and viral warts.

Dr. Herath fosters a warm, welcoming atmosphere for her patients, offering a thorough and attentive approach to skin problem management.

**Areas of Interest**

- Skin Cancer

- Pre-cancerous skin conditions

- Vulval Dermatology

- Eczema

- Psoriasis

- Skin infections

- Athlete's foot

- Cysts

- Folliculitis

- Acne

- Seborrhoeic dermatitis

- Rosacea

- Alopecia

- Lichen planus

- Lupus of the skin

- Mole checks

- Mole removal