The clinic
Elizabeth Adegite
Pharmacist, Independent Prescriber & Founder
A pharmacist and aesthetic practitioner whose approach to skin was shaped by a personal journey.
The practice
About Niume
Niume is a medical-led skin, aesthetics and wellness clinic in Manchester. Clinical training sits behind every decision, and there is time in each appointment to work out what is actually happening with your skin.
What shapes the practice is the background of the person who built it, and an approach that treats skin as connected to the rest of your health rather than separate from it.
Her story
How I Came to Be Here
I am a pharmacist and aesthetic practitioner, driven by a personal journey that has shaped my perspective on skincare and aesthetics. A deep-rooted family history of acne ignited my passion for skin health, and compelled me to help others overcome their own skin challenges. That journey led me into skin and body rejuvenation.
Many people are held back from living joyful and fulfilled lives by their struggles with skin and self-image. My practice draws directly on my family's experiences, and it goes further than traditional skincare.
Recognising the profound physical and psychological impact of skin conditions, I look closely at the connection between skin health and emotional wellbeing. That is why I incorporate psychodermatology into my treatments.
The mind and the skin
Why I Practise Psychodermatology
Psychodermatology is the treatment of skin disorders by addressing the interaction between the mind and the skin. Stress, for example, can raise cortisol levels, which accelerates oil production and can worsen acne. Stress-induced sleep disturbance can leave skin dehydrated.
The skin responds to emotional and environmental stressors, and part of my work is helping to manage those responses rather than treating only what appears on the surface.
Professional background
Qualifications & Training
- 2001
Qualified as a pharmacist
Foundational training that equipped me to guide patients on product usage, interactions and potential side effects.
- 2019
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Additional prescribing training that supports safe, evidence based assessment and treatment within my clinical practice.
- 2022
Diploma in Clinical Dermatology
Advanced clinical training focused on the assessment and management of common skin conditions and dermatological concerns.
- 2023
MSc Clinical Dermatology
Postgraduate study that deepened my understanding of skin health, dermatological conditions and evidence based clinical practice.
Certification in Nutrition
Training that strengthened my understanding of the relationship between nutrition, wellbeing and skin health.
Professional memberships
- Psychodermatology UK
Where I focus
Areas of Expertise
Acne & acne scarring
The concern that began my career. A deep-rooted family history of acne is what led me into skin health in the first place.
Psychodermatology
Treating skin disorders by addressing the interaction between the mind and the skin, rather than the surface alone.
Nutrition & gut health
The connection between digestive health and skin conditions, which I pursued through a further certification in nutrition.
Skin & body rejuvenation
The rejuvenation practice that grew out of that foundation, delivered with the same integrative approach.
How I work
Treatment Philosophy
Integrative
I work across nutrition, skincare ingredients and psychodermatology together. People with skin issues need practitioners who understand why an integrative approach matters, because that is what produces sustainable results.
Holistic
I realised that some treatments offer temporary relief without addressing the root cause. My consultations consider nutrition, lifestyle and other factors, with long-term skin wellness as the goal.
Collaborative
I build a toolbox of resources for each client. I recognise that I may not be the right fit for everyone, so I work with trusted colleagues to make sure people receive the care that suits them.
Educational
Empowering clients through education is vital. Resources, articles and conversation expand what people know, so they can make informed decisions and take an active role in their own skin wellness.
What I teach clients
What I Want You To Understand
Skin is rarely about one thing. These are the areas I return to most often with clients, because understanding them is what makes a treatment plan hold.
- Nutrition basicsThe direct influence of nutrition on skin health.
- Stress & your skinHow stress affects the way skin behaves.
- Hormones & skin healthThe role hormones play in achieving glowing skin.
- Lifestyle practicesHow sleep, exercise and environment influence skin health.
- Emotions & mindsetThe connection between emotions, thoughts and skin health.
- Products & ingredientsThe influence of topical and internal products and treatments.
- Gut health & digestionThe impact of digestion and the gut microbiome on the skin.
“My belief is that true beauty radiates from within. My treatments are intended not only to enhance appearance but to nurture self-confidence, guiding clients towards healthier skin and greater confidence in themselves.”