Dr Zainab Laftah
MBChB BSc(Hons) MRCP(UK) MRCP(Derm) PCMEDermatology
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About
Dr Zainab Laftah is a Consultant Dermatologist working at the renowned St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. Her interests within the field of dermatology include medical and aesthetic dermatology and she strives to deliver safe and effective dermatology with rewarding clinical results.
Dr Laftah qualified from the University of Warwick in 2008, before completing her basic medical and specialised dermatology training in London’s prestigious hospitals. She delivers on her holistic and patient-centred approach which has led her to also become the Surgical Lead at University Lewisham Hospital.
She is highly dedicated to her work and has been rewarded with many prizes for her outstanding academic excellence. She has also published her research and work in numerous journals and enjoys presenting at conferences across the UK and abroad.
Procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Minor Skin Surgery
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Biopsy
- Cryotherapy
- Acne and Scarring Treatments
- Anti Fungal Therapy
- Anti-Wrinkle Injections
- Botox Injections
- Botulinum Toxin Injections
- Cosmetic Injectables
- Curettage
- Dermabrasion
- Dermoscopy
- Filler Injections
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Laser Treatment
- Microneedling
- Mole Mapping
- Mole Removal
- Nose Cauterization
- Scar Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Peels
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Aged and Sundamaged Skin
- Acne
- Moles
- Skin Cancer
- Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Fungal Infection
- Psoriasis
- Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)
- Cysts
- Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Dandruff
- Hives
- Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
- Impetignised Eczema
- Impetigo
- Keloids
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Rash
- Scarring
- Skin Tags
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
- Urticaria (Hives)
- Verruca
- Vitiligo
- Warts (Viral)
Education
Membership of Professional Organisations
British Medical Association
British Association of Dermatologists
British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Royal Society of Medicine
St Johns Dermatological Society
Royal College of Physicians (London)
British Cosmetic Dermatology Group
Reviews
Peer recommendations
Dermatology
Zainab is a great dermatologist with a wealth of experience. She is always smiling and is a pleasure to work with.
Zainab is an excellent Dermatologist with exemplary clinical knowledge and skills. I have treated several of Dr Laftah's patients and they all speak very highly of her. I would very happily recommend her to my patients.
Dr Zainab is an excellent dermatologist. She treats a wide range of dermatological conditions and is great with patients. I would have no hesitations in recommending her to other colleagues and patients.
Dr Laftah is an excellent dermatologist, who takes a great deal of care of her patients. She has a high degree of knowledge and applies this to the benefit of those she looks after. Dr Laftah is a caring person who is attentive the medical, social and psychological needs of her patients. She is highly professional at all times and I am happy to recommend her.
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