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Tess McPherson is an Associate Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at the University of Oxford and Consultant Dermatologist at Oxford University Hospitals, serving as clinical lead for paediatric and adolescent Dermatology while leading undergraduate dermatology teaching.
She trained at Cambridge University and Imperial College, with WHO experience in Guyana and the USA investigating skin conditions in resource-poor settings, followed by Walport Clinical Lectureship at the Weatherall Institute studying eczema immunology.
Her research spans paediatric/adolescent dermatology with focus on inflammatory conditions (eczema, acne, SJS/TEN), psychosocial impacts, and patient-centered qualitative methods. She emphasizes translational research to develop evidence-based national/international guidelines for youth skin conditions.
Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals dominant themes: psychological morbidity in alopecia/SJS/TEN, drug safety monitoring (isotretinoin, immunosuppressants), and clinical guideline development. Her work consistently integrates patient voices to advocate for psychological support within dermatological care.
Dr. McPherson established an award-winning integrated psychological support service for young people with skin conditions and holds leadership roles including past president of the British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology.
She leads Oxford's undergraduate dermatology curriculum and secured NIHR funding for healthtalk.org's youth skin disease resource. Collaborations with charities and patient groups enhance BSPAD/BAD resources including patient portals and her authored book 'Skin Conditions in Young People'.
Her Oxford-based clinical team pioneers holistic adolescent dermatology care models that systematically incorporate psychological support into treatment pathways.
