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Professor Alison Layton

Dermatology Harrogate

Professor Alison Layton

15 years of experience

9,685+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Alison Layton at a glance

Professor Alison Layton is a Dermatology practitioner based in Harrogate, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 45+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Harrogate, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Alison Layton is a Dermatologist currently working at the private practice BMI The Duchy Hospital, and Harrogate District Hospital, in North Yorkshire, which treats both NHS and private patients. Her Current NHS post is Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. Her areas of interest are acne, polycystic ovary syndrome, psoriasis, skin tumours and eczema.
Professor Layton graduated from The University of Sheffield with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees in 1982. In 1987 she attained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 1987 and a Fellowship in 1999. She specialised in Dermatology in Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Professor Layton is also interested in research, she has conducted many clinical trials regarding inflammatory skin disorders, dermato-oncology and wound care. She is a Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Hull York Medical School and is a clinical affiliate at the University of York.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsSkin Biopsies
Skin Cancer Surgery
Dermoscopy
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Skin Cancer
Pigmented lesion
Sun damage

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Professor Alison Layton

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Harrogate (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Harrogate (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-241227 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-D8A714B3 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,011
Full-body mole mapping 96904 1,471
Biopsy (skin) 11102 1,186
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 905
Mohs surgery 17311 1,691
Laser hair removal 17999 2,799

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 190.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 95.00 EUR
Biopsy (skin) 60 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 90 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 30 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 30 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alison Layton
HEADSHOT
Alison Layton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alison Layton with the team
WITH TEAM
Alison Layton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Alison Layton

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alison Layton, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.6732/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30548707 · cited by 58
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Alison Layton, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.7767/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32211838 · cited by 136
  3. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alison Layton, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.2822/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38549048 · cited by 78
  4. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Alison Layton, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2022
    DOI: 10.5042/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36599488 · cited by 172

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · Harrogate · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Harrogate · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2012
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.alison.layton.2@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor Alison Layton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Alison Layton treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Alison Layton specialises in Dermatology in Harrogate, GB. 45 years of clinical experience.

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