Dermal Clinicans specialise in the management of the skin in health and disease or damage to promote an optimal function. A holistic approach is undertaken whereby topical therapies as well as therapeutic interventions and clinical treatments may be prescribed. This also involves a thorough consultation incorporating medical conditions, medications and lifestyle factors as well as a detailed skin
assessment. Dermal Clinicians are independent practitioners however they will often work inter professionally and collaboratively with other specialists or health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes for clients. Common conditions and diseases that are treated by dermal Clinicans include:
Acne
Rosecea
Psoriasis
Eczema and dermatitis
Xerosis ( excessive dry skin)
Hyper keratosis (thickened skin)
Photo damaged (sun damaged skin)
Pigmentatary disorders and dyschromia ( uneven pigment)
Intrinsic and extrinsic ageing ( normal and premature ageing)
Vascular disordersnd conditions ( eg birthmarks, telangectasia/ dilated capillaries, superficial spiders veins on the face and body). Assisting with optimal wound repair for acute and chronic wounds
Scar management and and minimisation
Excessive or unwanted hair growth
Hyperhidrosis ( excessive sweating)
Oedema management
Lymphodema
Skin management associated with diabetes, arterial or venous insufficiency and disease
Localised adiposity ( localised fat deposits)
Tattoo removal
A dermal clinican with a 4 year Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal therapies ) degree can preform within their scope of practice the following treatment modalities. Laser and light based therapies ( non ablative and ablative)
Class 3B Lasers ( low level laser)
LED ( light emitting diode)
IPL ( intense pulse light)
Class 4 Lasers including modalities such as tattoo removal and Fractionated laser
Electrotherapies
Electroepilation ( electrolysis, permanent hair removal)
Electroproration, sonophoresis/ iontophoresis ( transdermal delivery of topical agents)
Therapeutic ultrasound and direct current for wound repair
Diathermy and electrocautery/electrodessication (for the treatment of benign skin lesions and dilated blood vessels)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Microdermabrasion
Chemical peels, superficial light through to medium depth
Collagen induction therapy ( skin needling)
Wound and Scar management
