Dermatology Consultation

Shine Dermatology offers specialist dermatology consultations with Dr Ratna Rajaratnam, a consultant dermatologist registered in the UK and Singapore. Consultations cover medical skin conditions, aesthetic concerns, and surgical planning, with a personalised treatment plan provided.

A dermatology consultation at Shine Dermatology Clinic is the foundation of every patient journey, whether presenting with a longstanding medical skin condition, a cosmetic concern, or a suspicious lesion requiring clinical evaluation. Dr Ratna Rajaratnam brings over two decades of international dermatological practice across the UK and Singapore, providing the clinical depth necessary to accurately diagnose and manage both common and complex skin disorders. Her training encompasses general adult and paediatric dermatology, dermatosurgery, and cosmetic dermatology, giving her a broad treatment toolkit that she tailors to each patient's individual circumstances. Medical dermatology consultations address conditions including acne, eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, urticaria (hives), alopecia and hair loss disorders, vitiligo, hyperhidrosis, fungal and bacterial skin infections, viral warts, and the assessment of pigmented lesions and skin cancers. Where indicated, skin biopsies are performed in-clinic under local anaesthesia. Aesthetic consultations focus on developing a personalised, evidence-based plan to address pigmentation, acne scarring, signs of skin ageing, unwanted hair, and skin laxity. Dr Rajaratnam does not recommend treatments that are not clinically supported for the patient's specific presentation — a quality that patients note as distinguishing this clinic from purely commercial aesthetic centres. First consultations typically last 30 minutes and include a detailed skin history, clinical examination, diagnosis or differential diagnosis, and a written treatment plan. Follow-up consultations are shorter and focus on reviewing treatment response and adjusting the plan as needed.