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Dr Tim Clayton 2020-07-18 Person 5 5 0

Consultation July 2020 At 30 weeks pregnant I had developed a rash, my GP and my obstetrician were unsure of the cause and had provided generic creams for treatment. Unfortunately, over the next 7 weeks the rash spread significantly and in turn caused great pain in my hands and feet, which began to have an impact on my day to day life, mobility and leading to a noticeable decline in my health. My GP who was concerned advised that I seek a private Dermatology appointment, as the NHS waiting list was over 12 months and he could do no more for me. Having researched dermatologists, I enquired into Dr Clayton the Dermatology Consultant and found he is well respected and held in high regard by his piers and patients. I therefore contacted DermExpert, communicating via email with Mandy, Dr Clayton’s secretary, who provided a prompt response and confirmed given my circumstances, Dr Clayton would add me to the end of his clinic, the day after my initial contact. We arrived at the DermExpert clinic and were met upstairs by Dr Clayton who instantly put us at ease. I had forwarded Dr Clayton a detailed email before my attendance outlining all treatment to date and a 'potential diagnosis,' together with my GP referral letter. It was nice to have a Dr who had fully reviewed and considered my history. Dr Clayton examined my rash and within two minutes was able to provide me with a diagnosis of Pemphigoid Gestationis. He took time to ensure my husband and I were fully informed of the condition, its rarity and the potential risk to our unborn baby. While we were present he had typed a letter to my GP, organised for Salford Royal Hospital to take a biopsy that afternoon to confirm the diagnosis, and contacted my Consultant obstetrician, to inform him that urgent action was required to deliver our baby. Within hours, the biopsy was taken, I had prescriptions, letters from Dr Clayton and was admitted to my local hospital to have our baby induced. Dr Clayton established phone contact with all the relevant parties, ensuring I was admitted that evening. I am extremely grateful for the fast diagnosis and prompt action Dr Clayton took, which relieved us of so much worry and led to our daughter being born safe and well. I am now on the correct medication, my rash is fading and I am improving rapidly. My husband and I cannot recommend Dr Clayton highly enough for his undoubted expertise, quick action and great kindness.