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Dermatologist

A dermatologist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, nails, mucous membranes, hair and sexually transmitted diseases. The full name of this field is dermatovenerology and the specialist is a dermatovenerologist.

Aesthetic dermatology is the largest sub-field of dermatology. A dermatologist working in this field reduces and reverses the various signs of skin ageing, improves the visual appearance of the skin after illness and injury, and corrects aesthetic skin defects. The branch of dermatology that specialises in hair and scalp diseases is trichology and the specialist is trichologist.

Dermatologists also cooperates with other specialists (endocrinologists, allergists, infectologists, neurologists, etc.), as visual skin defects can often be symptoms of other conditions.

When should I see a dermatologist?

You should see a dermatologist if you notice the following warning signs:

  • sudden onset of skin redness, rashes, peeling or other defects;
  • itchy skin (this can be a symptom of a serious illness);
  • moles and other skin formations have started to change size, colour and shape;
  • nails on your hands or feet have changed shape and colour (possible fungal infection);
  • atypical genital discharge after sexual intercourse, unpleasant sensations.

How does a dermatology consultation take place?

During the first visit, the dermatologist listens to the patient's complaints, performs a visual examination of the problem area, uses optical dermatoscopy if necessary, and obtains the patient's medical history. If necessary, the dermatologist may ask the patient to undress in order to assess the condition of the whole skin.

No special preparation is needed before visiting a dermatologist or having a dermatological examination, but if the problem is with the nails, you should go to the doctor with the nail varnish removed, and it is not advisable to visit a manicurist/pedicurist or podiatrist before your appointment - this makes it more difficult to assess the condition.

For an accurate diagnosis, your dermatologist may prescribe and perform additional tests.

Dermatological examinations:

  • optical dermatoscopy and digital dermatoscopy (Mole-Max, Fotofinder);
  • skin biopsy;
  • contact allergen test;
  • microscopy and smears for fungal and bacterial infections;
  • Wood (fluorescent) lamp;
  • specific IgE antibodies in the blood.

After the necessary examinations, the dermatologist draws up and adjusts the treatment plan. The range of solutions for dermatological problems is wide and depends on the specific problem - from various ointments, medications and lifestyle changes to modern skin treatments and injections. Thanks to modern technology, preventive measures such as the creation of a skin neoplasm map help to anticipate or detect the disease in time, which facilitates treatment.

Dermatological procedures and manipulations:

  • creating a skin map with FotoFinder;
  • removal of skin formations;
  • laser surgery;
  • surgery;
  • aesthetic dermatology procedures (laser therapy, aesthetic injections, apparatus procedures to restore and improve the condition of the facial skin, deep peeling, laser resurfacing etc.).

Prices

Prices for dermatology services