Michelle A. Rodrigues is a Dermatologist based at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Skin problems can be stressful, even when they seem “small” on the surface. Michelle looks after people who need help with changes to skin colour, long-lasting rashes, and skin conditions that keep coming back. Some concerns are more than cosmetic too, like when moles or patches need careful checking.
In clinic, Michelle helps with pigment-related issues such as vitiligo, melasma, and hypomelanotic disorders. She also treats conditions that affect the look and feel of skin like rosacea, psoriasis, lichen planus, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. For some people, acne can be a long-term problem, and she works with patients to manage flare-ups and get things more settled over time.
There are also cases where skin symptoms overlap with other health concerns. Michelle supports people dealing with conditions that can show up on the skin, including lupus-related skin issues and other immune-linked rashes. At times, this also means helping patients understand triggers, skin care steps, and what to watch for between visits.
Michelle also treats skin cancers and carries out skin assessments for higher-risk lesions. This includes conditions such as basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin carcinoma, and melanoma. When a diagnosis is needed, the focus stays on clear next steps, practical treatment plans, and ongoing monitoring where it matters.
Along with face and body skin concerns, she manages a wide range of dermatology presentations, including painful mouth sores and inflammatory skin reactions. The goal is simple: calm things down, improve comfort, and help people make sense of what’s going on with their skin.
Care is provided through St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, where dermatology patients come for assessment and treatment. Michelle’s work is grounded in day-to-day clinical care, with attention to details that can make a real difference for people living with skin conditions.
