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Know your Dermatologist
As we all are aware of the fact; SKIN is the largest organ and most important protective cover of our body. Skin quality varies in every individual with age, sex, occupation, genetics, etc. A person’s skin is very delicate and it reflects one’s image, beauty, and character.
Skin is multilayered microscopically and contains many glands, hair bulbs, pigment cells, immunity cells, healthy bacterial flora, blood vessels, nerves, etc distribution of which varies in all of us. Even a mild alteration in any of these components results in diseases like acne(pimples), fungal infections(Tinea), Hair loss, cyst formation, excess pigmentation, etc. Hence skincare is of utmost importance for everyone to own soft healthy & glowing skin. One should also be vigilant that your skincare is in hands of a board-certified skin specialist to attain these goals. So one should identify these qualified doctors and know their professional skills to resolve skin-related issues with a holistic approach.
Q Who is a Qualified Dermatologist/Skin specialist?
A- DERMATOLOGIST is a board-certified specialist doctor who treats all kinds of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, oral and genital mucosa disorders in children, adults as well as old age people.
Dermatologists have extensive training in Medical College for more than 12+ years(MBBS – 5.5 years, Postgraduate degree course of 3 years +1Year of Senior Residency)
After successfully completing Post-graduation, a dermatologist gets Registration no. of State Medical Council / Medical Council of India and becomes BOARD-CERTIFIED. Hence, people need to always look for State Medical Council Registration Number for identifying a qualified doctor and avoid treatment from quacks.
BOARD CERTIFICATION from the IADVL (INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGIST, VENEREOLOGIST, AND LEPROLOGIST) & STATE MEDICAL COUNCIL makes you aware of receiving apt treatment care from a specialist who has received the most rigorous education, training, and experience in the field.
There are various kinds of boards and other certifications which do not reflect the same level of training and expertise. Hence, it is important that the board certification is from one of these well-renowned organizations.
Q -WHAT DOES A DERMATOLOGIST TREAT?
A- Dermatologist can diagnose and treat more than 3000 types of skin, hair, nail diseases as well as aesthetic (cosmetic) issues.
Q -WHAT ARE THE COMMON AGE GROUPS TREATED BY DERMATOLOGISTS?
A -Newborn to old age –any age group suffering from skin-related issues can be managed by a Dermatologist.
OLD AGE SKINCARE:
Dry skin, itching, fungal infections( ringworm), stasis eczema, varicose ulcers, bedsores, etc.
STASIS ECZEMA
PEDIATRIC SKIN DISEASES: Atopic dermatitis, dry skin, bacterial and viral infections(impetigo, chickenpox), insect bites.
Q –What are the types of skin-related issues Dermatologists treat?
A– A Dermatologist treats a wide spectrum of
A)Skin diseases like- Tinea(Ringworm), Herpes, Pimples(acne), psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancers, warts
HERPES ZOSTER
PSORIASIS
NON HEALING WOUND – Regular dressings, PRP treatment, daycare surgical treatment, etc.
SKIN CANCER TREATMENT
Depending on the stage of cancer, type, depth, the spread of cancer, etc. medical or surgical treatment is advised.
VITILIGO
PHOTOTHERAPY FOR VITILIGO
B) HAIR DISEASES– hair loss, dandruff, dull grey lusterless hair.
C) NAIL DISEASES– Fungal infection (paronychia), ingrown toe nail, etc
D) Oral and genital mucosa diseases – lichen planus, candidiasis, vaginal or penile discharge, STD’s, etc.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES(STD)
E) Dermatologist also treats various kinds of immune-related skin disorders( Pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid), congenital skin diseases, genetic skin diseases, etc.
PEMPHIGUS VULGARIS
Dermatologists perform DIAGNOSTIC SKIN BIOPSIES to identify or confirm skin diseases and to check the progression of the disease.
Dermatologists are also experts in COSMETOLOGISTS and also provide cosmetic treatment for
Ugly looking acne scars, keloid, scars due to injury, burns, surgery, etc.
Removal of moles, corns, viral warts, skin tags, etc.
aging skin(wrinkles), saggy skin over the face, arms, tummy, etc.- Botox or Thread lift treatment
Chemical peel treatment for acne scars
Micro-needling, RF Ablation for acne scars
Derma roller, PRP treatment – acne scars, burns scars, Hair loss treatment
Hair Transplant
Stretch marks on the body
Tattoo removal
Laser treatment for unwanted hair growth, scars, tattoos, pigmentation, etc
Fat Grafting & Fat Reduction
Micropigmentation treatment
Hydra facial/ Microdermabrasion/ vampire facial- for instant skin glow for meetings, social gatherings, etc.
Microblading to increase the volume of eyebrows
1)SCAR TREATMENT
TREATMENT FOR HYPERTROPHIC SCARS/KELOIDS- injections, silicon ointments/sheets, removal-depending on the site, size, duration, symptoms of keloids
BURNS SCARS TREATMENT-Depends on degree, site, duration of burns
2) REMOVAL OF SKIN TAGS/CORN/WARTS/SMALL SPOTS ON FACE OR ANY OTHER BODY PART
e.g. ELECTROCAUTERIZATION OF SMALL DARK SPOTS
3) SEBACEOUS CYST- glands (sebaceous) getting blocked forming fluid-filled cavity can be removed.
4) LIPOMA REMOVAL- Fat bumps/lumps on the body(lipoma) can be removed with scarless surgery
5) HAIR TRANSPLANT
6)TATTOO REMOVAL- BY LASERS OR SURGERY
7) LASER HAIR REMOVAL- For unwanted hairs in face/ axilla esp. in hirsutism, beard trimming, bikini line, aesthetic genital area, etc.
Removal of stretch marks post-pregnancy or post-weight gain
8) CHEMICAL PEEL-FOR ACNE SCARS
9) DERMAROLLERS- FOR ACNE scars, post-burn scars
10) FILLERS –FACIAL REJUVENATION TREATMENT
11) AUTOFATGRAFTING FOR ACNE PITS/SCARS
12) BOTOX TREATMENT- FOR WRINKLES ON THE FACE
13) PRP TREATMENT- FOR HAIR LOSS/ACNE SCARS
14) VITILIGO TREATMENT- Depending on the stage of vitiligo, site, size, duration, etc.
15) HYDRAFACIAL/MICRODERMABRASION- SKIN GLOW TREATMENT
16) MICROBLADING– To increase the volume of thin eyebrows
These are some common DAYCARE treatment procedures done by dermatologists. Following a proper course of treatment and regular follow-ups is an essential part of the treatment to gain the best results. Some cosmetic treatment procedures may need multiple sessions over a few days/weeks to get visible results. Hence patients need to follow the post-procedure treatment protocol and precautions as advised.
For Best Results, consult with our BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST AND COSMETOLOGIST Dr. DHANYATA GHUBADE (IADVL MEMBER) @ PRISTINE CENTRE.CONTACT-9137792915