Dr Edward Seaton
Consultant Dermatologist
About Edward Seaton
Specialty: Consultant Dermatologist, with general dermatology clinics for all conditions and a subspecialist practice in skin cancer, Mohs micrographic surgery and laser therapy
Conditions seen: skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma; acne; acne scarring; rosacea; hyperpigmentation; vitiligo; warts; skin lumps and bumps
Tests, treatments and procedures: Mohs micrographic surgery, skin surgery, excision of a skin lesion, excisional biopsy, lumps and bumps removal surgery, scar treatment and scar revision, skin laser and pulsed light (IPL) treatments, wart treatment, tap water iontophoresis and botulinum toxin treatment for hyperhidrosis
Often consulted by patients with: a basal cell carcinoma or other skin cancer being considered for Mohs surgery, persistent acne or acne scarring, rosacea, or a skin lesion or lump requiring removal
Patient ages seen: 12+
Also: established the first Mohs micrographic surgery unit in north London at the Royal Free in 2008; Consultant Dermatologist at Royal Free London for 12 years including 7 years as Clinical Lead; author of 2 chapters in the Rook Textbook of Dermatology
Language: English
Dr Edward Seaton is a Consultant Dermatologist at Welbeck’s Dermatology centre in London, with particular expertise in skin cancer and Mohs micrographic surgery, a precise, tissue-sparing technique that removes cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy skin as possible. Alongside his skin cancer practice, he runs general dermatology clinics and has particular interests in acne, acne scarring, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, warts and skin lumps and bumps, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
Dr Seaton has extensive expertise in skin surgery and laser therapy. His procedural practice includes excision of skin lesions, excisional biopsy, lumps and bumps removal surgery, scar treatment and scar revision, and skin laser and pulsed light (IPL) treatments. He also offers wart treatment and tap water iontophoresis and botulinum toxin treatment for hyperhidrosis.
Dr Seaton has been a GMC-certified dermatologist since 2005. He spent 12 years as a Consultant Dermatologist at Royal Free London, including 7 years as Clinical Lead, and in 2008 established the first Mohs micrographic surgery unit in north London at the Royal Free.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Seaton has a strong academic interest in laser treatment for acne, which was the focus of his doctoral research, and published studies into its effectiveness and mechanism of action. He is also the author of two chapters in Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology.
Expertise
- General Dermatology
- Skin Cancer
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Laser Therapy
- Skin Surgery
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 12+
- Qualifications
Dr Edward Seaton qualified from the University of Oxford in 1996 and completed his specialist dermatology training in London at Imperial College and University College. He has been a GMC-certified dermatologist since 2005. In 2006, he completed doctoral research at Imperial College investigating laser treatment for acne.
Dr Seaton is trained in Mohs micrographic surgery and established the first Mohs micrographic surgery unit in north London at the Royal Free in 2008.
Qualifications
Medical degree, University of Oxford (1996)
Doctor of Medicine (DM), Imperial College (2006)
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Dr Seaton’s research has focused particularly on laser treatment for acne. His doctoral research at Imperial College investigated this area, and he was lead author of a randomised controlled trial of pulsed-dye laser treatment for inflammatory acne vulgaris, published in The Lancet in 2003. He subsequently led research into how non-ablative pulsed-dye laser therapy works in photorejuvenation and inflammatory acne, published in the British Journal of Dermatology in 2006.
Dr Seaton has also contributed to Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology, writing chapters on cutaneous cysts and benign keratinocytic acanthomas and proliferations.
Key publications:
Cutaneous cysts. In: Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology. 10th ed. DOI: 10.1002/9781119709268.rook132.
Benign keratinocytic acanthomas and proliferations. In: Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology. 10th ed. DOI: 10.1002/9781119709268.rook133.
Investigation of the mechanism of action of nonablative pulsed-dye laser therapy in photorejuvenation and inflammatory acne vulgaris. Br J Dermatol. 2006;155(4):748–755. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07429.x.
Pulsed-dye laser treatment for inflammatory acne vulgaris: randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2003;362(9393):1347–1352. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(03)14629-6.
- Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
Member of the British Association of Dermatologists
Member of the British Society for Dermatological Surgery
Consultations and services
Appointments are available at 1 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 0AR.
Enquire online or call 020 3653 2007.
- Self-pay available from £400
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £275
- Health insurance
- 20 mins consultation
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Frequently asked questions
Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise technique for removing certain skin cancers while preserving as much healthy skin as possible. The cancer is removed in thin layers, which are examined under a microscope during the procedure until no cancer cells remain. It is commonly used for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in sensitive or cosmetically important areas.
Dr Seaton is one of a small number of UK dermatologists trained in Mohs surgery and established the first Mohs micrographic surgery unit in north London at the Royal Free in 2008. He’ll assess whether Mohs is the most appropriate treatment for you at your consultation.
Yes. Dr Seaton runs general dermatology clinics for patients aged 12+. He sees a wide range of skin concerns, including acne, acne scarring, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, warts, skin lumps and bumps and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
Dr Seaton offers a range of treatments for scarring, including scar revision and skin laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. The most appropriate approach will depend on the type and location of the scar and will be discussed at consultation.
Yes. Dr Seaton sees patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and can advise on the most appropriate treatment based on your symptoms and the areas affected. Among the options he offers are tap water iontophoresis and botulinum toxin treatment. Iontophoresis is a non-invasive treatment that can help reduce sweating in the hands and feet, while botulinum toxin injections can be used to temporarily reduce the activity of the sweat glands.