Eczema & Skin Allergies care in The Springs, done properly.
Adult and childhood eczema in Dubai — dust, chlorine, AC and sun all flare it up. We diagnose properly, prescribe the right strength of steroid, and add modern treatments like calcineurin inhibitors and biologics when needed. Our The Springs patients get the same British-trained GP every visit, with home or clinic appointments and direct WhatsApp access between reviews.
Why The Springs patients choose Aafiyah
The Springs is a community where people tend to stay for years, build relationships with their neighbours, and want the same from their healthcare — which is exactly what Aafiyah offers. Instead of a different face every visit, families across The Springs have access to one named GP, home visits when needed, and a free 15-minute call if you're not sure whether a visit is necessary. Whether it's a child running a fever, blood tests for the whole family, or ongoing support for an elderly relative living with you, our team is built around getting to know you — not just treating the symptom in front of us.
Who this is for in The Springs
- • Adult and childhood atopic dermatitis
- • Hand eczema (healthcare and hospitality workers)
- • Contact dermatitis
- • Severe or resistant eczema
- • Newcomer flare-ups
What's included
- • Skin assessment and trigger mapping
- • Step-up topical regimen (emollients, steroids, TCIs)
- • Antibiotic / antiviral treatment for infected eczema
- • Allergy testing referral
- • Dermatology referral for biologics (dupilumab)
Tests we typically run
- • Total IgE
- • FBC and eosinophils
- • Vitamin D
- • Patch testing referral
Bloods are drawn at our Business Bay clinic or at your home anywhere in The Springs by a DHA-licensed nurse. Your GP personally calls you with the result.
Red flags — go to A&E
- • Widespread blistering or skin pain
- • Fever with rapidly spreading rash
- • Eczema herpeticum (cold-sore eczema)
FAQs from The Springs patients
Are steroid creams safe to use long-term?
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Used correctly — right strength for the right area, in defined courses — they're safe and effective. We teach the fingertip-unit method so you use just enough.
Why does eczema flare when I move to Dubai?
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Dry AC air, hard water, chlorinated pools, fine dust and synthetic fabrics in heat are the main culprits. A targeted environmental plan often calms things within weeks.
Can you visit my home in The Springs?
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Yes — a British-trained GP can visit you at home, hotel or office anywhere in The Springs, usually within 60–90 minutes for urgent issues. Reviews for eczema & skin allergies are typically booked in advance so we have time for a proper consultation.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.