Dr. Habiba Darafshian

Specialities
Dermatology
Languages
English, Swedish (mother tongue)

Core competencies

Dr. Habiba Darafshian has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of dermatological conditions affecting both adults and children. These include eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, vitiligo, pigmentation disorders, autoimmune skin diseases, urticaria, leg ulcers, as well as hair and scalp disorders, nail conditions, and sexually transmitted diseases. She is highly experienced in skin cancer screening, early detection, and the treatment of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, including the management of precancerous lesions.

 

Her treatment approach includes topical, oral, and advanced biological therapies tailored to each patient’s condition, particularly for chronic and complex dermatological diseases. She performs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including skin biopsies, full-body skin examinations, mole mapping, and dermatological surgery for the removal of moles and other skin growths. She is also experienced in photodynamic therapy (PDT), light-based treatments including UVA, UVB and PUVA, as well as diagnostic techniques such as Wood’s lamp examination and patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis. Additional procedures include cryotherapy, electrocautery, diathermy, and customised medical skincare programmes.

Profile

Nationality
Swedish
Summary
Dr. Habiba Darafshian is a Swedish-trained Consultant Dermatologist with over 18 years of experience across Sweden and the UAE. She specialises in clinical dermatology, providing expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of skin conditions in both adults and children.

Her approach is grounded in careful clinical evaluation, precise diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual. She has particular expertise in skin cancer detection and management, as well as chronic inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, including the use of advanced biological therapies when appropriate.

Dr. Habiba also offers selected aesthetic treatments delivered through a conservative, medically guided approach. Each treatment is carefully tailored to the patient, with a focus on achieving natural, balanced results while preserving overall skin health. Her priority remains long-term outcomes, patient safety, and maintaining the integrity of the skin rather than over-treatment.

Qualification

"Licensed Consultant in Dermato-Venereology (DHA-license) - 2019
The Dubai Health Authority

Licensed Specialist in Dermato-Venereology - 2016
The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare

Licensed physician - 2007
The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare"
Medical Affiliations
"- The Swedish Medical Association (SMA/SLF)
- The Swedish Society for Dermatology and Venereology (SSDV)
- Privatpraktiserande Dermatologers Forum (PDF)
- American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)"

Contact

Mediclinic Dubai Mall

Dubai, UAE
Dubai Mall, Fashion Parking, Level 7
04-4495222

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