DERMATOLOGY CONDITIONS IN ABU DHABI

The skin is the body’s largest organ and the most visible indicator of internal health. Many conditions that patients manage for years with over-the-counter products or repeat GP prescriptions require a dermatologist’s assessment to understand properly and treat effectively. At House of Skincare on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Dr. Khadija Al Zaabi, a DHA-licensed Consultant Dermatologist with over 21 years of clinical experience, diagnoses and manages the full spectrum of skin, hair, and nail conditions.

WHY SEE A CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST

A Consultant Dermatologist is a physician who has completed medical school, a general medical internship, and a specialist dermatology residency — typically 12–15 years of medical training in total. This is different from a general practitioner managing skin conditions alongside other medical concerns, and categorically different from a beautician or aesthetician. Dr. Al Zaabi provides a full diagnostic consultation — clinical examination, investigations where appropriate, and a treatment plan that accounts for your overall health, medications, and skin type.

CONDITIONS TREATED

Inflammatory skin conditions: Eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis
Acne: Comedonal, inflammatory, nodulocystic, hormonal, adult-onset
Pigmentation disorders: Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), vitiligo, solar lentigos
Hair and scalp conditions: Androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis
Nail conditions: Onychomycosis (fungal nail), nail psoriasis, nail dystrophies
Infections: Bacterial, viral (warts, molluscum), fungal skin and nail infections
Moles and skin lesions: Benign lesion assessment, atypical naevi, skin tag removal, cyst evaluation
Skin cancer screening: Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma surveillance in high-risk patients

WHAT TO EXPECT AT A DERMATOLOGY CONSULTATION

Dr. Al Zaabi takes a full clinical history — onset, duration, triggers, previous treatments, medications, family history, and relevant systemic health. She performs a thorough skin examination and uses dermoscopy where indicated. Investigations (skin swabs, blood tests, skin biopsy, allergy testing) are ordered when clinically indicated. You leave with a diagnosis, an explanation of your condition, and a clear treatment plan.