Dr Aaron Hughes

Dr Aaron Hughes is a leading consultant dermatologist based in London. His specialist expertise includes eczema, psoriasis, male genital dermatology, acne, and moles. With over 10 years of experience, Dr Hughes consults privately at Skin Care Network in Barnet.

Dr Hughes qualified from University College London’s Medical School. He trained at some of the most renowned teaching hospitals, including St George’s, the Royal London, and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, before completing additional training in male genital skin conditions at University College London Hospital.

In 2019, Dr Hughes was notably awarded a competitive grant from the Medical Research Council, which enabled him to spend three years conducting formal research at Bart’s and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. His work, which focused on the mechanisms behind eczema, led to a PhD from Queen Mary University of London.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Hughes has authored more than 20 publications in high-impact medical journals. He has presented in Amsterdam, Milan, Berlin, and Madrid, and is an active member of the British Association of Dermatologists and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

• Medical Research Council Grant: In 2019, Dr. Hughes received a competitive grant from the Medical Research Council, enabling him to dedicate three years to laboratory research at Bart’s and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry.

• PhD in Dermatology: His doctoral research, completed at Queen Mary University of London, investigated the mechanisms underlying eczema, contributing significantly to the field.

• Clinical Research Training Fellowship, Medical Research Council, 2019
• British Association of Dermatologists Travel Fellowship, 2019
• World Congress of Dermatology Scholarship, 2019
• Distinction in Clinical Practice, Phase 3 MBBS, 2012
• Distinction in Clinical Sciences, Phase 2 MBBS, 2011
• Certificate of Merit, Women’s Health and Communicable Diseases Year 4 MBBS, 2011
• Certificate of Merit, Clinical Neuroscience Year 4 MBBS, 2011
• Certificate of Merit, Child and Family Health with Dermatology Year 4 MBBS, 2010
• Certificate of Merit, Year 3 MBBS, 2010
• Dean’s List (Biomedical Sciences Faculty), 2009
• UCL Faculty Undergraduate Scholarship for Excellence, 2008
• Distinction in Medical Sciences, Phase 1 MBBS, 2008
• Meyerstein Scholarship for aggregate performance Years 1 and 2 MBBS, 2008
• Certificate of Merit, Year 2 MBBS, 2008
• Certificate of Merit, Year 1 MBBS, 2007
• Best Presentation, British Society of Investigative Dermatology, 2022
• Best Paediatric Case Presentation, South West Thames, 2018 - 2019
• The Elizabeth Higgins Prize, St John’s Dermatology Society, 2018 - 2019
• Monthly Registrar Prize, St John’s Dermatology Society, May 2019
• Monthly Registrar Prize, St John’s Dermatology Society, March 2019
• Monthly Registrar Prize, Dermatology Section, The Royal Society of Medicine, November 2018
• Best Registrar Presentation, South West Thames regional Dermatology meetings, 2017 - 2018
• National Institute for Health Research/British Association of Dermatologists Taster/Visit Award, 2018
• Foundation Leadership Merit Award, North Central Thames Foundation School, 2012 - 2013

Dr Aaron Hughes is a leading consultant dermatologist based in London. His specialist expertise includes eczema, psoriasis, male genital dermatology, acne, and moles. With over 10 years of experience, Dr Hughes consults privately at Skin Care Network in Barnet.

Dr Hughes qualified from University College London’s Medical School. He trained at some of the most renowned teaching hospitals, including St George’s, the Royal London, and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, before completing additional training in male genital skin conditions at University College London Hospital.

In 2019, Dr Hughes was notably awarded a competitive grant from the Medical Research Council, which enabled him to spend three years conducting formal research at Bart’s and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. His work, which focused on the mechanisms behind eczema, led to a PhD from Queen Mary University of London.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Hughes has authored more than 20 publications in high-impact medical journals. He has presented in Amsterdam, Milan, Berlin, and Madrid, and is an active member of the British Association of Dermatologists and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.