Lavington, Kileleshwa and Valley Arcade are family territory – which means a good share of the skin problems here belong to children. Eczema that flares every cold season, ringworm brought home from school, molluscum that has spread across an arm, and teenagers whose acne has started leaving marks.
SkinByDrNancy is a short drive away at Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, via James Gichuru or Gitanga Road and Ngong Road. We see the whole family, and we are open on Saturday mornings from 7:00am, which is when most parents can actually get everyone out of the house.
Family dermatology, one clinic
Children and babies
Infantile and childhood eczema, cradle cap, nappy rash, birthmarks, ringworm, impetigo, molluscum, warts and papular urticaria from insect bites. Appointments run at a child’s pace, with a parent in the room throughout – see paediatric dermatology.
Teenagers
Acne treated early, before it scars, plus the hair and scalp problems that come with braiding and relaxers. See acne treatment and hair loss treatment.
Adults
Pigmentation, adult acne, rosacea-type redness, chronic itching, psoriasis, hair loss and mole checks. Aesthetic treatments too – peels and microneedling – prescribed after a proper assessment.
Mole checks and skin surveillance
Moles examined with a dermoscope, and biopsied in-clinic when there is any doubt. Regular surveillance is available for anyone at higher risk, including people living with albinism. See skin biopsy and mole checks.
Why eczema flares in this part of Nairobi
Two things about the Lavington and Kileleshwa area matter for eczema-prone skin. The first is the cold, dry stretch in July and August, which reliably triggers flares in children – and the trick is to increase emollients before it starts, not after. The second is water: hard borehole water plus strong detergents and antiseptic bar soaps strips an already fragile skin barrier.
Gardens and compounds add their own share of grass and insect reactions, and dusty windy months bring dust-mite and irritant flares. None of this is unmanageable – it just needs a written plan rather than another tube of cream. See eczema treatment in Nairobi.
Getting seen without losing a day
We open at 7:00am on weekdays and 7:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays, and take walk-ins where the diary allows. If you are bringing more than one child, tell reception when you book so enough time is set aside for each of them. Most major medical insurance schemes are accepted.
Services we offer for Lavington families
Children, teenagers and adults seen in the same clinic, with in-house procedures so most problems are handled in one or two visits.
Popular with Lavington patients
Treatments booked most often from Lavington
Paediatric Dermatology
Babies, children and teenagers, with parents in the room throughout.
Eczema & Dermatitis
A written flare plan and a maintenance routine that actually holds.
Acne Treatment
Teenage and adult acne treated early, before it scars.
Skin Biopsy & Mole Checks
Dermoscopy, mole checks and in-clinic biopsies with histology.
Skin Infections
Ringworm, impetigo and molluscum brought home from school.
Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
Dark marks and melasma treated safely on darker skin.
Getting here from Lavington
Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd
From Lavington and Kileleshwa, take James Gichuru Road or Gitanga Road down to Ngong Road, then head towards the Hurlingham junction and turn onto Argwings Kodhek Rd. Landmark Plaza is on Argwings Kodhek Rd – we are on the 2nd floor.
From Valley Arcade allow around fifteen minutes outside peak hours; from Kileleshwa you can also come across via Ring Road Kilimani. There is parking 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
FAQs
Dermatologist in Lavington – common questions
How long does it take to get to the clinic from Lavington?
Typically fifteen to twenty minutes outside peak hours via James Gichuru or Gitanga Road and Ngong Road to the Hurlingham junction.
Do you see babies and young children?
Yes, from the newborn period onwards. Paediatric dermatology is a core part of the practice.
Are you open on Saturdays?
Yes – Saturday 7:00am to 12:00pm, which is the most popular slot with families. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Can I book two children in one visit?
Please book separate appointments so each child gets proper time. Mention it when calling and we will schedule them back to back.
My child’s eczema gets worse every July – is that normal?
Very. The cold, dry season reliably triggers flares. Increasing emollients before it starts, rather than reacting once the skin has cracked, makes a large difference.
Do you do mole checks?
Yes – moles are examined with a dermoscope and biopsied in the clinic where there is any concern, with the sample sent for histology.
Other areas we serve
Getting the whole family seen in one trip
Families in Lavington, Kileleshwa and Valley Arcade rarely have one skin problem at a time. It is usually a child’s eczema, a teenager’s acne and something a parent has been ignoring for a year, all needing attention in the same month.
That is manageable, but it works far better with a little planning:
- Book each person their own slot. Two children in one appointment means one of them gets examined properly and the other gets a guess. Tell reception you want them back to back and the diary is arranged around it.
- Saturday mornings go first. The 7:00am to 12:00pm window is the most popular time of the week with families here, so it fills earliest.
- Use school terms, not holidays. Ringworm, impetigo and molluscum spread through classrooms. Treating them in the first week of a holiday tends to stop the cycle before the new term restarts it.
- Photograph flares when they happen. Eczema has a habit of looking calm on the morning of the appointment. A phone photo taken at its worst is genuinely diagnostic.
- Bring every product in use. Including the ones from a relative, the pharmacy and the internet. They frequently explain the rash.
Children are seen at a child’s pace with a parent in the room throughout, and nothing is done to a child without explaining it to them first. It takes a few extra minutes and it is the difference between a child who tolerates treatment and one who fights every future appointment.
Book a dermatologist appointment from Lavington
Dr Nancy Omwenga sees patients at Landmark Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd – a short trip from Lavington. Same-day appointments and walk-ins where available, and most medical insurance schemes accepted.
Book an Appointment WhatsApp Us Call 0728 566990Book 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 566990Clinic 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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