Dr Alam is a highly esteemed Consultant Dermatologist, renowned for her expertise in both adult and paediatric dermatology. She practices at the Royal Marsden Hospital and holds an honorary senior lecturer position at Imperial College London. Dr Alam's distinguished career began with her being awarded the Gold Medal at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital Medical School for placing first in her MBBS finals. She also received distinctions in Medicine, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, along with prizes in Thoracic Medicine, Neurology, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Dr Alam's postgraduate training in general medicine was completed at The Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College, and St. George's Hospital. She then specialised in Dermatology at St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Chelsea & Westminster, St Mary's Hospital, and Imperial College London. Her academic prowess is further highlighted by her PhD, which involved award-winning research in genetic skin conditions. Her work has been recognised with prizes from the Royal College of Physicians, the Skin Investigation Society, and the British Association of Dermatology.

In her clinical practice, Dr Alam treats a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions. Her areas of interest include acne, skin allergy testing, eczema, cryotherapy for viral warts and verrucas, psoriasis, fungal infections, skin tags, cysts, mole checks, skin cancer surgery, skin peels, cosmetic procedures, skin pigmentation disorders, alopecia, and hair thinning. She is proficient in various medical tests and treatments such as cryotherapy, skin peels, excision of skin lesions, skin cancer screening, and non-surgical rejuvenation.

Dr Alam is also dedicated to medical education, serving as the Imperial lead for medical student teaching. She has been awarded a commendation for teaching excellence and chairs the Imperial College Dermatology Society. Additionally, she has contributed to the field as a clinical editor of the quarterly scientific journal, Current Medical Literature in Dermatology.

Dr Alam's commitment to dermatology extends beyond her clinical and teaching roles. She conducts joint specialist clinics in inherited skin cancer syndromes at the Royal Marsden Hospital, ensuring comprehensive care for her patients. Her research has been published in prestigious journals, including Nature Genetics, cementing her reputation as a leading figure in dermatology.