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Dr Steve Helander - Auckland Dermatologist
Private Service, Dermatology
Description
He manages a full range of skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and acne and has a special interest in the surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancer. Full body skin cancer checks and early melanoma screening and management are offered. He uses dermatoscopy for the most accurate diagnosis of lesions. A full range of treatment options will be discussed.
Dr Helander practices from has purpose-built facility in Ponsonby. offering surgical procedures on-site and UVB phototherapy.
Consultants
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Dr Steven Helander
Dermatologist
Referral Expectations
Charges
Please contact the practice for consultation and surgery costs.
Dr Steve Helander is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for skin cancer and medical dermatology problems and a full range of minor skin surgery procedures including:
- excisions
- superficial excisions
- biopsy
- cryosurgery
- UVB phototherapy.
Procedures / Treatments
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Skin Cancer
New Zealand has a very high rate of skin cancer, when compared to other countries.… More
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
This is a mild viral illness that mostly affects children. The symptoms are: sudden development of a high temperature; a sore throat and small blisters on the mouth, palms of hands and soles of feet.… More
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Scabies
Scabies is a very common skin infection that is caused by a mite that burrows under the top layer of skin and lays its eggs. The eggs hatch in a few days. The skin then becomes very itchy and a red, raised rash may appear. Itching is worse at night… More
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Acne
Acne is a skin disorder that is characterised by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and, in bad cases, cysts (deeper lumps). Acne usually starts at puberty and is in response to our body’s production of hormones, called androgens.… More
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Fungal Skin Infections
Bacteria and a number of types of fungi live on the surface of the skin.… More
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Bacterial Skin Infections
Our skin is our body’s first defence mechanism and even though many types of bacteria live on its surface, we still need a healthy, intact skin surface to maintain its defense.… More
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Eczema
There are several different types of eczema but all have a number of common symptoms, the main feature being red, inflamed, itchy skin. The skin can be covered with small, fluid-filled blisters that might ooze and form a scale or crust.… More
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common, recurring (keeps coming back) skin condition that is hard to treat.… More
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Shingles
Shingles is caused by a virus called herpes zoster, this is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After the virus has caused chicken pox it remains dormant (inactive) in the nerve cells, but can then be reactivated in later life to cause shingles. It is not known why the virus… More
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Warts
There are three main types of wart infections that occur on our body: common warts, plantar warts and venereal warts (genital warts).… More
Public Transport
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Parking
All Saints Mall, Ponsonby: free off street parking is available at the rear of the practice, entrance located off Ponsonby Terrace.

Contact Details
All Saints Centre, 282 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 360 0432
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Fax
(09) 360 2382
Healthlink EDI
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Email
All Saints Mall
282 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
Auckland
Street Address
All Saints Mall
282 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
Auckland
Postal Address
All Saints Mall
282 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
Auckland
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This page was last updated at 1:04PM on December 17, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Dr Steve Helander - Auckland Dermatologist.