
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.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Cryotherapy
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Mole Mapping
- Mole Removal
- Skin Biopsies
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Acne And Scarring Treatments
- Laser Treatment
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- General Dermatology
- Skin Cancer
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Melanoma
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Alopecia Areata & Hair Loss
- Fungal Infection
- Moles
- Urticaria
- Rosacea
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
- Skin Tags
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
Medical procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Acne and Scarring Treatments
- Anti Fungal Therapy
- Chemical Peel
- Cryotherapy
- Curettage
- Cyst Removal
- Dermabrasion
- Dermoscopy
- Hair Loss Treatments
- High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- Laser Treatment
- Microneedling
- Mole Mapping
- Mole Removal
- Nose Cauterization
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Peels
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Acne
- Skin Cancer
- Aged and Sundamaged Skin
- Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)
- Cysts
- Dermatitis
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Fungal Infection
- Hives
- Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
- Impetignised Eczema
- Melanoma
- Minor Skin Surgery
- Moles
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Scarring
- Skin Tags
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Thread Veins
- Urticaria
- 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.

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.