• Who is a Dermatologist and what does he/she do?

A dermatologist is a medical Doctor concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of these skin diseases. Our Dermatologists see a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly and in every walk of life.

The skin is the largest organ in the body, covering a total area of approximately 18 square feet for the average adult.  It acts as a barrier to protect our body from the outside environment, prevent loss of water, control our temperature and fight off harmful bacteria.  The skin often reflects the overall health of the body too and many dermatologists have instigated further diagnosis’s which the patient wouldn’t have otherwise discovered.

Dermatologists have extensive training including microbiology, pathology, biochemistry, physics, physiology, and endocrinology. They also must be knowledgeable of other medical specialties because of their diagnostic work and because skin diseases are frequently associated with other areas of the body.

A dermatologist will usually have both medical and surgical capabilities within his professional role.  The type of surgery they may be involved in varies.  Some examples would be prevention of developing skin cancers by removing any abnormal moles; improvement of the skins appearance by removing growths, discolorations, and damage caused by ultraviolet exposure, and biopsies to confirm a definite diagnosis.

Dermatologists diagnose and treat more than 3,000 different diseases. These diseases include skin cancer, eczema, acne, psoriasis, nail infections, warts, fungal and yeast infections and dermatitis.

Dermatologists also improve the appearance of their patients’ skin, hair, and nails. For example, a dermatologist can help patients reduce fine lines and wrinkles, laxity and age spots and also improve the appearance of scar tissue.

If you have any changes in your skin which you feel are not normal you should seek the advice from a medical expert, such as a dermatologist

Dermatology consultation

• Initial Dermatology Consultation

The initial consultation is one of the most important part of the skin care process. All patients who visit the Advanced Skin Clinic begin with an initial dermatology consultation which takes about 20 to 30minutes. This enables the Consultant Dermatologists to listen, examine and address all of your dermatological concerns.

At Advanced skin Clinic we emphasize thorough examination of your skin in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis of your skin problem and develop a personalized treatment plan for you.

Some conditions require further testing in order get an accurate diagnosis. At Advanced Skin Clinic we are able to provide a range of special skin examinations using specialized equipment such as Woods lamp, Dermatoscope and medical tests including blood tests, swabs, allergy testing, patch tests as well as several methods of biopsy.

At Advanced Skin clinic we are able to biopsy skin lesions for Histopathological analysis on site. Our state of the art treatment suite enables our Dermatologists to regularly perform biopsies of lesions such as moles, small swellings, and other rashes. The samples are then sent off to our partner laboratory where a group of experienced pathologists process and examine each and every specimen to produce a report for our dermatologists.

We always aim at starting your treatment from your very first appointment with us. At Advanced Skin Clinic we have our pharmacy on site so that medications can be purchased directly from us at competitive prices. This also means that your treatment plan can be started straight away without having to wait for another pharmacy to process your prescription.

We can also offer a number of specialized skin treatment procedures such as cryotherapy, electrosurgery, as well as other procedures to remove unwanted lesions such as cysts, moles and skin tags.