Dr Marie-Louise Daly, graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2005 and undertook post graduate scientific medical research at Cambridge before further clincial training in London. She completed her specialist Dermatology training on the prestigious London rotation at King’s College Hospital and Guy’s & St Thomas’ and was appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust in 2015.
Dr Marie-Louise has extensive experience in the treatment of skin cancer, acne, rosacea, skin infections including warts, urticaria (hives) and angioedema, drug reactions, eczema, psoriasis and autoimmune diseases such as lupus, scleroderma and dermatomyositis. She performs surgical procedures including removal of moles, lumps and bumps, can treat lesions with cryotherapy (freezing) and can administer botox injections (axillary hyperhidrosis included).
Dr Marie-Louise is a Dermatologist who has a strong research interest in order to try to improve the care offered to patients with dermatology problems. She has authored many peer-reviewed publications as well as textbook in Dermatology and has presented work at national and international Dermatology conferences. She is currently involved in a number of research activities relating to biologic/immunomodulatory treatments for psoriasis and eczema. Since 2019 Dr Marie-Louise has also begun to act as an expert witness in providing medicolegal reports in cases of alleged negligence/injury.
Dr Marie-Louise has taken on a number of medical leadership roles in recent years and prides herself on providing the highest standard of communication and care to her patients.
Year qualified: 2005
Acne (spots) is a condition that can really affect people’s self-confidence and mood. We associate it with adolescence but the condition can affect adults as well. It is characterised by papules (red spots), pustules (spots with pus), closed comedones (whiteheads) and open comedones (blackheads). It occurs because the pores become blocked by sebum (our natural moisturizer/oil) leading to redness which can be worsened by bacteria that lives on our skin.
Acne can be treated with gels and creams (topical) or with tablets. The aim of the treatment is to reduce the redness and to help the skin to be less oily. Agents that can help include drying agents (benzoyl peroxide), antibiotics and vitamin A medication (including Isotretinoin/Roaccutane). Severe acne can leave scarring which can be improved with laser/chemical peels but is obviously best avoided with early treatment for acne.
Dr Marie-Louise can discuss which treatment is most appropriate for your type of acne and also assess if you would benefit from cosmetic interventions for scarring.
Rosacea may present as acne in adults or with symptoms such as easy flushing, persistent blood vessels in the skin (telangiectasia) or with facial swelling. Treatments include gels, creams, tablet antibiotics, isotretinoin/Roaccutane and laser treatments.
Dr Marie-Louise can help to diagnose which type of rosacea you may have and what treatments you would benefit from.
Psoriasis is a chronic and debilitating skin condition characterised by a fixed scaly, well demarcated red rash. It commonly affects the elbows, knees, ears and scalp. Generally people inherit a tendency to develop psoriasis but there may also be other triggers for psoriasis including infection, medication, smoking and weight gain.
Dr Marie-Louise can help to identify any modifiable triggers and recommend treatment with moisturisers, medicated creams and where necessary light therapy, oral medication or injection biologic treatments.
Eczema (or dermatitis) is an itchy rash which is Red, scaly and diffuse. There are different types of eczema including atopic dermatitis which is associated with asthma and hayfever. Atopic dermatitis may be associated with allergies, certain foods, house dust mite or pollen. Treatments include moisturisers, steroid cream/ointment, oral steroids, phototherapy, oral medication and injection biologic treatments.
Dr Marie-Louise is an expert at diagnosing different types of skin cancer and sun damage in determining when a lesion needs to be removed/biopsied. She will thoroughly examine skin lesions with a dermatoscope. You can also expect advice on techniques for removal and sun protection.
If you have any moles or lumps or bumps you would like to have removed Dr Marie-Louise would be happy to discuss which techniques would give you the best cosmetic outcome.
Dr Marie-Louise can help to diagnose and treat impetigo, bacterial infections of the skin, shingles, chicken pox, warts, molloscum contagiosum, folliculitis and fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Dr Marie-Louise can perform the following procedures under local anaesthetic: skin biopsy, shave excision, excision, curettage and electrodessication. The techniques can be used to remove lesions from the skin/scalp which can then be analysed under a microscope. Please ask Dr Marie-Louise for advice regarding the how beneficial a procedure you would be for you.
Freezing treatment with liquid nitrogen can be used to treat sun damage, warts and skin tags. If your skin issue is amenable to treatment with cryotherapy Dr Marie-Louise will perform it for you usually on the same day.
Excess sweating is a condition that can affect any part of the body but commonly affects the hands, feet and underarms. It is a significant cause of distress and embarrassment for sufferers and indeed may lead them to avoid relationships or promotions at work. It can be improved with certain tablets and/or with Botox injections at the relevant site. Dr Marie-Louise will be happy to see you to discuss options in more detail.
Other conditions Dr Marie-Louise can help with include drug reactions, hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus lupus and dermatomyositis,
