Lara Carvalho-De is a Dermatologist based in East Melbourne, VIC, Australia. She helps people with skin and hair conditions, especially the ones that can be really upsetting day to day.
If you’ve noticed patchy hair loss, itchy or inflamed skin, or changes in hair growth, Lara can help sort through what’s going on. This can include common issues like alopecia areata, as well as conditions such as lichen planus and folliculitis. At times, these problems come with discomfort, flare-ups, and lots of questions about triggers and next steps.
Lara also looks after people with hair and skin changes linked to hormone or growth patterns. For example, she works with women who have hirsutism, and she sees families dealing with rare hair-growth conditions such as autosomal recessive hypotrichosis and other syndromes that can affect hair and skin appearance.
Some of the conditions Lara deals with are more complex than just the skin. In a few cases, there can be other body systems involved, like circulation and blood pressure changes, or heart rhythm concerns. She takes a steady, practical approach, and focuses on making sure the skin part is managed, while also keeping the bigger picture in mind.
Over time, her clinical work has built a calm, careful style. She understands that skin problems can affect confidence and mood, and they don’t always fit neatly into a single diagnosis. In many cases, it’s about getting the right information, checking what’s changed, and then working out a plan that feels manageable.
When it comes to education, Lara has completed her medical training and dermatology pathway, and she keeps learning as treatments and care options evolve. She also pays attention to new findings in skin care and hair disorders, so advice stays up to date.
Clinical trials can be helpful in certain situations, but there are no specific trials listed here. If trials are ever relevant for your situation, Lara can discuss what’s available and whether it makes sense for your health and circumstances.
