About Amr Salam
Specialty: consultant dermatologist working across the full scope of skin disease, with particular expertise in hair and scalp disorders, eczema and psoriasis
Conditions seen: hair loss (alopecia) and excess shedding, acne and acne scarring, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, moles, skin cancer, warts, skin lumps and bumps, skin tags, general rashes
Tests, treatments and procedures: mole check, 360° mole mapping, skin surgery, excision of a skin lesion, lumps and bumps removal surgery, skin tag removal, curettage and cautery of lesions, cryotherapy for skin lesions, PRP injections for thinning hair and hair loss, phototherapy
Often consulted by patients with: hair loss or excess hair shedding, acne or acne scarring, long-standing eczema or psoriasis, a mole or skin lesion needing assessment, or a rash that has not been diagnosed
Patient ages seen: 12+
Also: lead consultant for the Southwark Community Dermatology Service; board member of the British Association of Dermatologists; director of the International St John's Diploma in Specialist Dermatology; in clinical practice for over a decade
Languages: English, Arabic
Dr Amr Salam is a consultant dermatologist at Welbeck's Dermatology centre in London, specialising in hair and scalp disorders, eczema and psoriasis. He treats a wide range of skin conditions, including hair loss (alopecia), excessive hair shedding, acne and acne scarring, rosacea, warts and general skin rashes. He also assesses moles, suspected skin cancer, skin lumps and bumps, and skin tags.
Dr Salam offers comprehensive skin assessments, including mole checks and 360° mole mapping, which uses photographs of moles across the body to monitor changes over time. His treatments include skin surgery to remove lesions, lumps and skin tags, as well as curettage and cautery, where a lesion is scraped away and the area treated with heat. He also offers cryotherapy to freeze skin lesions, phototherapy using controlled ultraviolet light, and PRP injections for thinning hair and hair loss.
Dr Salam is actively involved in research and improving treatment standards, with a particular focus on hair disorders and acne. He holds a research grant from Alopecia UK and regularly shares his expertise at patient support group events. His contributions to acne care include developing a dedicated service protocol for his NHS Trust and authoring prescribing guidelines for spironolactone, a medication used to treat hormonal acne, across south-east London. He is also responsible for accrediting doctors to prescribe isotretinoin (Roaccutane), a specialist treatment for severe acne that requires careful monitoring.
Alongside his private practice, Dr Salam is a consultant dermatologist at the St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and an honorary senior lecturer at King's College London. At St John's, he provides rapid assessment of urgent skin conditions through the acute dermatology clinic and manages complex eczema within the specialist tertiary eczema service. He is also lead consultant for the Southwark Community Dermatology Service.
His commitment to dermatology education and professional development extends to his role as director of the international St John's Diploma in Specialist Dermatology. He also contributes to professional leadership as a board member of the British Association of Dermatologists.
Expertise
- Hair and Scalp Disorders
- Hair Loss
- Acne
- Eczema and Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Skin Cancer
- Moles
- Rosacea
- Acne Scarring
- Skin Surgery
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 12+
- Qualifications
Dr Salam completed a one-year fellowship in Medical Dermatology and Medical Education at the St John's Institute of Dermatology, where he developed specialist expertise in hair and scalp disorders, eczema and psoriasis. He undertook a clinical attachment at the Yale University Dermatology Department in the United States and has completed a Masters in Clinical Education at King's College London. He has been in clinical practice for over a decade, across both medical and surgical dermatology.
Qualifications:
Fellowship in Medical Dermatology and Medical Education, St John's Institute of Dermatology
MSc Clinical Education, King's College London
- Languages spoken
- English, Arabic
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Dr Salam has published extensively in peer-reviewed dermatology journals, with research covering hair and scalp disorders, skin cancer, and the underlying causes of skin disease. His work includes studies of hair loss in women of African descent, the impact of menopause on hair health, and skin cancer in organ transplant recipients. He has also contributed to research into the genetic mechanisms of skin disease and the use of machine learning to support skin cancer diagnosis. He holds a research grant from Alopecia UK and is a research collaborator with NASA.
Education is another important focus of Dr Salam's work. He is director of the international St John's Diploma in Specialist Dermatology, a distance-learning qualification, and course director for two national and international dermatology courses. He also teaches at King's College London, contributes to undergraduate dermatology education through the British Association of Dermatologists Undergraduate Workstream, and has authored textbook chapters. He regularly presents his work at international conferences.
Key publications:
Hair loss is an important symptom of the menopause. BMJ. 2018;360. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k245
Management of skin cancer in recipients of solid organ transplants. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2019;80(6):331–336. DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2019.80.6.331
The hair grooming practices of women of African descent in London, United Kingdom: findings of a cross-sectional study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2016;30(6):1021–1024. DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13642
Correlates of hair loss in adult women of African descent in London, U.K.: findings of a cross-sectional study. Br J Dermatol. 2015;173(5):1301–1304. DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13917
A rapidly evolving rash in a well child. Paediatr Child Health. 2020;25(3):129–130. DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz009
Clinically relevant vulnerabilities of deep machine learning systems for skin cancer diagnosis. J Invest Dermatol. 2021;141(4):916–920. DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2020.07.034
Diagnosis by numbers: defining skin disease pathogenesis through collated gene signatures. J Invest Dermatol. 2015;135(1):17–19. DOI: 10.1038/jid.2014.389
Epithelial inflammation resulting from an inherited loss-of-function mutation in EGFR. J Invest Dermatol. 2014;134(10):2570–2578. DOI: 10.1038/jid.2014.164
Dermatology training in the U.K.: does it reflect the changing demographics of our population? Br J Dermatol. 2013;169(6):1360–1362. DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12491
The British Association of Dermatologists' Undergraduate Curriculum Update 2021. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2021;46(4):710–714. DOI: 10.1111/ced.14534
- Professional memberships
British Association of Dermatologists (board member)
British Society for Medical Dermatology
British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Royal Society of Medicine
New England Dermatological Society (NEDS)
- Certifications and Awards
Education grant award, St John's Dermatological Society Charity (2022)
Research grant award, Alopecia UK (2018)
Multiple Royal Society of Medicine and St John's Dermatological Society best oral presentation prizes (2014 to 2020)
Imperial College Sir Brian Jarman Prize for best academic foundation programme research project (2013)
Imperial College Teaching 'Hero' Award and North West Thames Foundation School teaching excellence trainee merit award (2013)
Queen Mary's College and Barts and The London Principal's Prize for highest academic mark during intercalated BSc degree (2010)
Consultations and services
Appointments are available at 1 Welbeck Street, London W1G 0AR.
Enquire online or call 020 3653 2007.
- Self-pay available from £295
- Health insurance
- 30 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £245
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Dr Salam specialises in hair and scalp disorders, including hair loss (alopecia), thinning hair and excessive shedding. He can investigate the underlying cause of your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment, including PRP injections where suitable.
Dr Salam developed specialist expertise in hair disorders during a fellowship at the St John's Institute of Dermatology. He also holds a research grant from Alopecia UK and regularly shares his expertise at patient support group events.
A mole check involves examining your skin for unusual or changing moles that could indicate skin cancer. your consultant will assess your risk factors, including sun exposure and family history, and examine any suspicious moles more closely using a dermatoscope.
360° mole mapping uses a specialised imaging system to capture detailed photographs of your skin, creating a 3D record of your moles so that changes can be tracked over time. This is particularly useful if you have multiple moles or need regular monitoring. You'll receive a consultant report with recommendations for follow-up or further investigation where needed.
Yes. Dr Salam diagnoses and treats acne and acne scarring, offering personalised treatment based on the severity of your symptoms and your skin's needs. He has extensive experience in acne management, having developed a dedicated acne treatment protocol for his NHS Trust and authored south-east London prescribing guidelines for spironolactone, a medication used to treat hormonal acne. He is also responsible for accrediting doctors to prescribe isotretinoin (Roaccutane), a specialist treatment for severe acne.