Parklands and Highridge make up one of Nairobi’s densest, most diverse neighbourhoods – a busy grid of apartments, clinics, restaurants and shops north of Westlands, wrapped around City Park. It is home to a broad mix of communities and, with them, a broad mix of skin types, from deeply melanin-rich to South-Asian and Middle-Eastern skin that pigments and scars in its own particular ways.

That variety is exactly what a dermatologist is trained for. SkinByDrNancy is a straightforward drive south at Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, and Dr Nancy Omwenga tailors every plan to the skin in front of her rather than to a one-size protocol.

Dermatology for every skin type

Skin of colour – whether African, South-Asian or Middle-Eastern – shares one key feature: it pigments readily in response to inflammation, injury and the wrong treatment. That single fact shapes how the common Parklands complaints are handled:

  • Acne – treated early to prevent the dark marks and scars that follow, which in these skin types are often more distressing than the spots.
  • Melasma and pigmentation – extremely common across South-Asian and African skin, and easy to worsen with unregulated lightening creams. Treated safely, without bleaching.
  • Hair loss – traction alopecia, patterned thinning and scalp conditions, diagnosed before they are treated.
  • Keloids – after piercing, acne or surgery; treated with injections, cryotherapy or planned excision.

Fungal infections, eczema and the humid months

Parklands’ density and Nairobi’s humid rainy seasons make a good breeding ground for fungal skin problems – ringworm, tinea of the groin and feet, and pityriasis versicolor (those pale patches on the chest and back). These are routinely mistreated with combination creams from the chemist, which briefly calm the itch while letting the fungus spread. A two-minute skin scraping settles the diagnosis and changes the treatment completely.

Eczema and contact dermatitis are common too, often aggravated by fragranced products, harsh soaps and hard water – all treatable once the trigger is identified.

Convenient, confidential, doctor-led

For Parklands residents, the clinic offers the full range under one roof – adult and paediatric dermatology, in-clinic procedures, aesthetic treatments and confidential genital-skin and STI care – so most problems are diagnosed and dealt with in one or two visits. We open at 7:00am on weekdays and 7:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays, and most medical insurance schemes are accepted.

Services we offer for Parklands & Highridge patients

The full range of medical and aesthetic dermatology for every skin type, a straightforward drive from Parklands and Highridge.

Popular with Parklands patients

Treatments booked most often from Parklands

Hyperpigmentation & Melasma

Melasma and dark marks treated safely across all skin types.

Acne Treatment

Acne treated early to prevent the marks and scars that follow.

Skin Infections

Ringworm, tinea and versicolor confirmed with a scraping, then treated.

Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Traction alopecia and thinning diagnosed before treatment starts.

Keloid Treatment & Removal

Ear, chest and surgical keloids treated with a plan to prevent recurrence.

Eczema & Dermatitis

Eczema and contact dermatitis brought under control.

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Getting here from Parklands

Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd

From Parklands and Highridge, head down Limuru Road or Forest Road towards Museum Hill, join Uhuru Highway, then turn onto Valley Road and follow it to Argwings Kodhek Rd. Landmark Plaza is on Argwings Kodhek Rd; we are on the 2nd floor.

Allow around twenty minutes off-peak, longer through the Museum Hill and Uhuru Highway crush at rush hour – the 7:00am opening is popular for exactly that reason. Parking is available in the building.

  • Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 0728 566990 – call or WhatsApp
  • Mon – Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm · Sat 7:00am – 12:00pm · Sun closed
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FAQs

Dermatologist in Parklands – common questions

How far is the clinic from Parklands?

Around twenty minutes off-peak via Limuru Road or Forest Road, Museum Hill, Uhuru Highway and Valley Road to Argwings Kodhek Rd. Early morning is the easiest run.

Do you treat all skin types?

Yes – African, South-Asian, Middle-Eastern and lighter skin. Treatment is always chosen for your specific skin type, which matters most where pigmentation and scarring are involved.

I keep getting an itchy rash that creams do not fix – what should I do?

Stop buying a third cream and get it diagnosed. Many persistent rashes are fungal and have been masked by combination steroid creams; a quick scraping usually settles it – see skin infections.

Can you treat melasma without lightening my skin?

Yes. We even out tone and clear excess pigment with prescription therapy, peels and sun protection – we do not bleach your natural complexion, and we do not use the unregulated lightening creams sold openly around town.

Are STI and genital-skin consultations confidential?

Completely. They are handled discreetly and without judgement, and you can pay privately if you would rather it not appear on an insurance statement – see STI and genital skin care.

Do you accept insurance and M-Pesa?

Yes – most major medical insurance schemes, plus cash, card and M-Pesa.

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Book a dermatologist appointment from Parklands

Dr Nancy Omwenga sees patients at Landmark Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd – a short trip from Parklands. Same-day appointments and walk-ins where available, and most medical insurance schemes accepted.

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Book with Dr Nancy Omwenga

Same-day appointments and walk-ins are available. Most medical insurance schemes are accepted.

Book an Appointment WhatsApp Us Call 0728 566990

Clinic details

SkinByDrNancy
Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
Sat 7:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday closed
info@skinbydrnancy.com
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