Skin and Hair Health in Dubai
Look beneath the surface first
Skin and hair changes can be linked to hormones, nutrition, digestion, stress or medicines, or they may need assessment as a skin condition in their own right. Dr Fouzia is a consultant family physician who starts with your history and an examination, then considers which everyday or medical factors may be relevant.
A review shaped around your concerns.
First understand the pattern of hair change.
Hair shedding can follow illness, stress, childbirth, major dietary changes or low iron. Thinning may also be linked to thyroid conditions, hormone changes or inherited patterns. Because the causes and next steps differ, the first step is to understand what applies to you.
Review the skin concern and the wider picture.
A review can cover how long the concern has lasted, what changes it, current skincare, medicines and supplements, and whether hormones, diet or stress may be relevant. Some conditions need diagnosis and treatment from a dermatologist.
When the skin or hair change began and how it has progressed
Current skincare, medicines and supplements
Hormonal factors, diet and stress where relevant
Whether referral to a dermatologist would help
Whole-person care can support specialist care.
A family physician can review general health and lifestyle factors that may be relevant to skin or hair symptoms. This supports, but does not replace, dermatology. If a concern needs specialist assessment or prescription treatment, Dr Fouzia can discuss referral.
For ongoing skin or hair concerns.
This consultation may suit adults with persistent acne, eczema, rosacea, hair shedding or thinning, especially when other symptoms such as fatigue, irregular periods or digestive trouble are also present.
Your safety comes first.
Arrange prompt medical review for a changing mole, a sore that does not heal, a sudden widespread rash or sudden patchy hair loss with scalp pain. Swelling with breathing difficulty is an emergency. Call 998 for an ambulance in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions.
Can you treat hair loss?
Treatment depends on the cause. Dr Fouzia can review general health factors and explain whether further assessment or referral to a dermatologist is appropriate.
Do I need blood tests?
Sometimes. Tests are considered when your history or examination suggests a likely cause and a result could help guide next steps.
Is this the same as seeing a dermatologist?
No. Dr Fouzia is a family physician. She can assess general health factors and discuss referral when a skin specialist is needed.
Do you offer cosmetic skin treatments?
Cosmetic services are described on the separate aesthetic medicine page, linked above.
Talk through your skin and hair concerns.
Share your story with a doctor who has time to listen.
Information on this site is educational. It does not replace advice from a qualified clinician.
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- Clinic
- Al Borj Medical Center, Dubai
- Consultations
- In person or online
- Hours
- Sun – Thu, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm