Dr Katherine York

General Dermatology A dermatologist is a medical specialist trained in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. Dr York is well experienced in the treatment of both children and adults, having worked at Groote Schuur hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, as well as in a well renowned skin and hair clinic in Melbourne Australia. Dr York’s Special Interests Include: Eczema Psoriasis Acne & rosacea Skin cancer and mole mapping Vitiligo and other skin pigmentary disorders Autoimmune blistering disease Dr York has done a masters degree in skin cancer and is a founding board member of the skin cancer foundation of South Africa. She is very competent in the diagnosis and management of all types of skin cancer. It is a good idea to have a skin check and mole map if you have: • Been badly sunburned in the past • Used a sunbed • Led an outdoor lifestyle • A medium to high number of moles • Light skin and freckles • A personal or family history of skin cancer