Dermatology

Available locations:

CHI at Temple Street, CHI at Tallaght, CHI at Crumlin

Welcome to the Department of Paediatric Dermatology at Children’s Health Ireland.

The Dermatology Department at CHI offers both inpatient and outpatient care for children with skin problems.

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For new and existing patiens

Contact information

Central Referrals Office
Tel: (01) 5106206
Email: chireferrals.ly@childrenshealthireland.ie

Dermatology Department Admin - CHI at Temple Street
Temple Street
Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 878 4469

Dermatology Department Admin - CHI at Crumlin
Cooley Road,
Crumlin
Dublin 12
Tel: (01) 428 2646

Dermatology Department Admin - CHI at Tallaght
Outpatients B
Belgard Square North,
Tallaght
Dublin 24
Tel: (01) 414 2410

General enquiries:

New patients or families waiting for a first appointment: Contact the Central Referrals Office for referral, waiting list and appointment queries.
Tel: (01) 510 6206 | Email: chireferrals.ly@childrenshealthireland.ie

CHI at Crumlin

Admin (medical secretaries) (01) 428 2646
Follow up appointment scheduling (01) 4096100 ext. 2528 / 2535 | Email: Medicaltower.apts@childrenshealthireland.ie

CHI at Temple Street

Admin / Follow up Appointment scheduling: (01) 878 4469

CHI at Tallaght

Admin / Follow up Appointment scheduling: (01) 414 2410

Our services

Paediatric dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with skin, hair, nail and mucosal problems in children from birth to adolescence.

Conditions we treat

Some common and rare skin problems can affect children. One in five children is affected by atopic dermatitis, and a diverse range of more than 2,500 dermatological diseases are less frequently encountered.

Meet the team

Dr Conor Broderick

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Fiona Browne

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Chantal Cotter

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Veronika Dvorakova

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Karina Forde

Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Jessica Gale

Consultant in Dermatology
Prof Alan Irvine

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Maeve McAleer

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Grainne O’Regan

Consultant in Dermatology
Dr Asad Salim

Consultant in Dermatology

Additional information

Online resources

Page contents

On this page you will find information about:

Contact us
Our services
Conditions we treat
Meet the team
Additional information
Sub-specialty clinics
FAQs
Patient Information Leaflets
For healthcare professionals

Sub-specialty clinics

We provide tertiary services for children with skin problems. Some of the specialised services include:

Epidermolysis bullosa clinic
Genodermatoses clinic
Vascular anomalies clinic
Connective tissue disorders clinic
Laser surgery clinic
Overgrowth clinic

FAQs

High-tech medications are specialist treatments prescribed electronically by the Dermatology team. These should be renewed at clinic. Please remember to ask at your appointment if you need a repeat prescription. If phoning between appointments, please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for renewals due to prescription volumes. For this prescription, you must include: patient’s name, date of birth, hospital number, PPS number, name of the medication, dose and how often, name and email of pharmacy. Please contact the dermatology admin team (above) to submit the request.

First you will check in at the reception desk, confirming your child’s name and details. You will then take a seat in the waiting area until called by the clinic nurse who will check your child’s weight and height. You will then take a seat in the waiting area until called by the doctor. All new patients are offered a full skin examination. You may also meet other members of the multi-disciplinary team (advanced nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, researchers, medical students), as required.

Patient Information Leaflets

For healthcare professionals

All Referrals for Dermatology at Children's Health Ireland are managed by our Central Referrals Office. Referrals from GPs and Secondary Care Paediatricians are accepted via Healthlink or by email at chireferrals.ly@childrenshealthireland.ie

All referrals are triaged based on the clinical information provided.
Referrals that do not include relevant clinical details and/or prior treatment history will be rejected.

Infantile Haemangioma at risk of complications

Ulcerated lesions
Functional impairment (e.g. airway compromise, visual obstruction, feeding difficulties)
Significant cosmetic concern (e.g. nasal tip lesions, facial haemangiomas)
Lesions in the groin or perineal area
Nipple lesion in a female patient
> 5 Lesions
Midline lesions

*** Must include infantile haemangioma referral score: Home - IHReS | IHReS

Severe Eczema unresponsive to first line management in primary care
Skin Fragility
Tinea Capitis

Severe kerion with associated hair loss or systemic upset

Severe Scarring Acne

Nodulocystic

New rapidly growing lesion
Other presentations

At the discretion of the triaging consultant

Acne

Not responding to appropriate topical and systemic therapy
Associated with early scarring
Referrals will not be accepted unless a systemic therapy has been initiated, except in exceptional circumstances.

Moderate Eczema

Details of prior treatment must be provided

Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

Details of prior treatment must be provided

Port Wine Stain

Facial involvement

Tinea Capitis

Not responding to treatment in primary care.

Alopecia Areata

50% scalp hair loss
Rapidly progressive
Causing significant social or psychological distress

Genetic Skin Conditions
Vitiligo
Other presentations

At the discretion of the triaging consultant

Referral Indications - ROUTINE

Localised Alopecia Areata
Hyperhidrosis
Atypical Naevi
Birthmarks with Diagnostic Uncertainty
Other presentations

At the discretion of the triaging consultant

The following conditions do not routinely require paediatric dermatology input and can be managed in primary care:

Infantile haemangioma without concerning features (as outlined above)
- Infantile haemangioma referral score < 4 Home - IHReS | IHReS
Mild eczema
Pityriasis alba
Mild psoriasis
Viral warts
Molluscum contagiosum
Keratosis pilaris
Spider angioma
Benign naevi
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Fungal nail infection
Other referrals at the discretion of the triaging consultant

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Dermatology

Contact us

General Advice and Support:

New patients

Existing dermatology patients

Our services

Conditions we treat

Common skin problems in children include

Rarer skin problems include

Meet the team

Consultants

Additional information

Online resources

Page contents

Sub-specialty clinics

FAQs

How do I get a repeat prescription for my child?

My child is a patient of Dermatology and their High Tech prescription is running out.

When will I get results of my child’s investigations?

My child is a patient and I would like to speak to a doctor about their symptoms:

I have not heard back from our nurse specialist or other team member:

I need a support form filled (e.g. social welfare/housing/educational/DARE):

What will happen/who will I meet at my child’s clinic appointment?

Will my child need blood testing at their clinic appointment?

Where are blood tests performed?

Patient Information Leaflets

Patient Information Leaflets

For healthcare professionals

Referral Indications - URGENT

Referral Indications - SOON / SEMI-URGENT

Conditions Not Accepted for Dermatology Referral