Areas of Focus
Over two decades across two continents taught Archana that most patients arrive after being told to just live with it. Here is where she focuses, and why.
Hair Disorders & Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is under-diagnosed and often dismissed. Archana's Nature-published research, and the dedicated NHS hair loss clinic she built at Kingston Hospital, both came from the same realisation: too many patients were being told to just live with it.
- Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, assessment and treatment
- Alopecia areata, including advanced biologics (NHS clinic)
- Androgenetic alopecia and scarring alopecias
- Steroid injection treatment for active hair loss
Perimenopausal Skin & Hair
What's Happening
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause affect the skin barrier, hair density and hair texture, and can bring on adult acne and rosacea for the first time. Most patients are never told the connection.
What This Covers
- Hormonal hair thinning
- Skin barrier changes during perimenopause
- Adult hormonal acne
- Rosacea
Ethnic Skin
Archana's foundational training in Mumbai, before Imperial College London, gave her a depth of understanding in skin of colour that many UK-trained dermatologists never get the chance to build. She was awarded a gold medal by the Indian Association of Dermatologists for her research on dermatoscopy and ethnic skin.
Skin Cancer & Minor Operative Procedures
Screening, diagnosis and the minor surgery that follows, carried out in clinic.
General Dermatology
Beyond her primary research areas, Archana treats the full range of general dermatology.
People Also Ask
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a scarring form of hair loss that typically affects the hairline and eyebrows. Archana's Nature-published research focuses on earlier recognition and treatment.
Many skin conditions present differently on pigmented skin, and dermatologists without specific training can miss or misdiagnose them. Archana trained in both Mumbai and London.
Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect hair density and skin barrier function, and these changes are treatable.
Any mole that changes shape, size, or colour, or that itches or bleeds, should be checked promptly.
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