"Licensed Consultant in Dermato-Venereology (DHA-license) - 2019 The Dubai Health Authority Licensed Specialist in Dermato-Venereology - 2016 The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare Licensed physician - 2007 The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare" Medical Affiliations "- The Swedish Medical Association (SMA/SLF) - The Swedish Society for Dermatology and Venereology (SSDV) - Privatpraktiserande Dermatologers Forum (PDF) - American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)"
Consultant dermatologist specialising in skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema and aesthetic skin care
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Sees
adults, children
Dr. Habiba Darafshian is a Swedish-trained Consultant Dermatologist with over 18 years of experience working across Sweden and the UAE. She specialises in clinical dermatology, offering expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of skin conditions affecting both adults and children. Her practice is built on careful clinical evaluation, precise diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient's individual needs.
Dr. Darafshian has particular expertise in skin cancer detection and management, including screening for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers as well as precancerous lesions. She also treats chronic inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, using advanced biological therapies when appropriate. Her diagnostic and therapeutic procedures include skin biopsies, full-body skin examinations, mole mapping, dermatological surgery, photodynamic therapy, light-based treatments (UVA, UVB, PUVA), cryotherapy, and patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis.
Dr. Darafshian also offers selected aesthetic treatments using a conservative, medically guided approach focused on achieving natural, balanced results. Her priority is long-term patient outcomes, safety, and preserving skin health rather than over-treatment.
Special interests: biological therapies for chronic dermatological disease, evidence-based dermatology, medical skincare programmes, conservative aesthetic treatments.
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Licensed Physician
The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden · 2007
Licensed Specialist in Dermato-Venereology
The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden · 2016
Licensed Consultant in Dermato-Venereology (DHA-licence)
The Dubai Health Authority, United Arab Emirates · 2019
Consultant Dermatologist
Mediclinic Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English.
Mediclinic — Mediclinic Dubai Mall Consultant Dermatologist In department Dermatology, Downtown Dubai, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Acne, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Eczema, Leg Ulcers, Nail Conditions, Pigmentation Disorders, Psoriasis, Rosacea.
Profile compiled from Mediclinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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