Dr. Maria Zhuravleva shared recommendations that will help patients prepare for the appointment with a dermatologist.
“A dermatovenerologist treats diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, hair and nails, sexually transmitted infections, and also deals with the diagnosis of neoplasms – moles, papillomas, and so on, ”the expert says.
In what cases should I go to a dermatologist? Skin rashes are a serious reason, but not the only one. Not only skin, but also nails should alert. If they suddenly change color (without varnish) and structure, this is a reason to go to a specialist.
A dermatologist also deals with hair problems (for example, hair loss).
If you suspect moles (increased, changed color, became convex), a dermatovenereologist is your specialist.
Also, the doctor will help you choose the right care for problem skin, solve skin itching problems, examine for sexually transmitted infections.
Reception usually continues from 15 minutes to an hour. Often the patient has to take off his clothes so that the doctor can conduct a full examination. Be prepared for this, because sometimes a specialist needs to examine closed areas of the body.
If a visual examination is not enough, the doctor may take skin tests (scrapings, swabs). Don't be afraid, it's painless.
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Answer the doctor's questions in as much detail and honestly as possible. This will help to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the most effective treatment. Don't be shy, be 100% honest with the doctor. The success of the treatment depends on it.
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Maria Zhuravleva Health Dermatologist