Dr Aaron Hughes
Consultant dermatologist
Dr Aaron Hughes MBBS BSc MRCP(Derm) PhD
Dr Aaron Hughes is a London-based Dermatologist with recognised expertise in eczema, psoriasis and male genital rashes.
Dr Hughes trained across London's most prestigious teaching hospitals, including St George's Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, Guy's & St Thomas' and UCLH. He spent 3 years researching the mechanisms behind eczema and received a PhD for this work. Dr Hughes undertook additional training in male genital skin conditions and set up a specialist clinic for these patients.
Dr Hughes' NHS practice is at the Royal Free Hospital, where he is a supervising consultant in the specialist psoriasis clinic, and the lead for clinical governance in the Dermatology department.
Dr Hughes has over 20 academic publications and has presented research internationally in Amsterdam, Milan, Berlin and Madrid. He has received numerous prizes and academic awards for his work, including a competitive grant from the Medical Research Council.
You can read more about his expertise here.
Professional Membership
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British Association of Dermatologists
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General Medical Council
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Royal College of Physicians
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British Society for Medical Dermatology
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European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology
Qualifications
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MBBS - medical degree
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MRCP(Derm) - accreditation in Dermatology
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PhD - an academic research degree
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CCT Dermatology - UK equivalent of board certification
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BSc - undergraduate degree in Pharmacology
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QDiP - an additional research qualification
Dr Hughes has extensive experience across all aspects of dermatology. These are the most common reasons why patients attend his clinic:
Dr Hughes is highly skilled in the following procedures:
 Mole and Cyst Removal |  Steroid Injections |
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 Skin Biopsies |  Cryotherapy (eg warts) |
 Hyfrecation (eg skin tags) |  Dermoscopy |
Dr Hughes Practices Privately at Four Hospitals
