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Dermatology and Skin Care in Phuket: Clinics, Prices and Tropical Skin Problems
Sun, heat and humidity make skin problems common for residents, and Phuket has hospital dermatology departments and private skin clinics. This page summarises reported prices and what to look for. It is general information, not medical advice, so see a doctor for any changing mole or persistent rash. Reviewed in November 2026.
Reported prices
Directory listings show a dermatologist consultation from about 500 baht, skin cancer screening from about 1,500 baht and mole assessment or removal from about 2,000 baht at one Boat Lagoon clinic. Aesthetic clinic listings show chemical peels from about 2,400 baht. Some medical-tourism platforms claim prices three to four times below US levels, which is promotional, so ask for a written quote.
Common tropical skin issues
- Sun damage and pigmentation: use broad-spectrum sunscreen and shade. See the heat guide.
- Heat rash, fungal infections and athlete's foot are common in humidity.
- Insect bites and infections from scratches can worsen, so see the dengue guide for mosquito care.
- Marine stings and cuts need proper cleaning. See the wildlife guide.
- Any mole that changes, bleeds or grows deserves a prompt check.
Choosing a clinic
Prefer a licensed dermatologist, ask who performs the treatment and what the aftercare is, and avoid unregulated injectables or very cheap packages. See the cosmetic clinics guide and the hospital guide. Check whether insurance covers medical skin treatment but not cosmetic work. See the health and insurance guide.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies sell many creams over the counter, but steroid creams can be misused, so ask a doctor for persistent problems. See the pharmacies guide.
This is general information, not medical, legal or insurance advice. Rules and conditions change, so check current official guidance for your situation.
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