How should I prepare for my first visit to a dermatologist?
You must prepare by collecting all your medical reports, diagnostic test results, and a list of questions to consult with the expert dermatologists at Aster Ramesh in Ongole. Further, you can list your current medications, recently developed allergies or symptoms (if any), and lifestyle routine. This will give dermatologists insights into your current medical conditions.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by dermatologists?
Advanced technology for top dermatology treatment includes photodynamic therapy (PDT), radiofrequency ablation, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, fractional laser resurfacing, micro needling, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, ultraviolet (UV) phototherapy, laser hair removal, hydra facial, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence imaging, multispectral optoacoustic tomography, etc.
How do dermatologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Specialists of Aster Ramesh examine patients’ medical history and diagnostic and imaging tests, analyse symptoms and allergies, identify dysfunctional body cells, and proceed with medications using advanced technology and structured processes.
What is the role of a dermatologist in a patient's treatment?
Dermatologists address severe skin diseases and provide the required treatment using complex medical equipment at Aster Ramesh. They monitor patients’ progress, adjust treatment & medication accordingly, provide preventive care for risks, and address skin illness through fillers, making their contribution invaluable to patients’ progress.
What skin conditions do dermatologists attend to?
Major skin conditions are acne, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Xerosis, Pruritus, Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Granuloma Annulare, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Bullous Pemphigoid, Ichthyosis, Dermatofibroma, and others.
What are the most common types of conditions that dermatologists treat?
Dermatologists in Ongole treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Lipomas, Molluscum Contagiosum, Scabies, Alopecia Areata, Perioral Dermatitis, Dyshidrotic Eczema, Periorbital Hyperpigmentation, Folliculitis, Epidermoid Cysts, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and other severe skin, hair, and nail illness.
Will a dermatologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, experts at Aster Ramesh Hospital provide complete care post-treatment. It includes examining side effects, adjusting medications according to symptoms or allergies, and monitoring progress. The procedure also includes consulting oncologists or rheumatologists to address severe side effects or reactions.
What question you should ask a dermatologist?
You must consider asking relevant questions, including suitable treatment options available, the recovery process, symptoms to consider, changes to make in lifestyle, medications to adjust, and other related ones.
When should I consider seeing a dermatologist?
If you experience medical conditions like persistent acne, chronic eczema, moles, hair loss or nail abnormalities, outbreaks of warts, fungal infections, severe allergic reactions, and if you have a family history of related skin diseases.
Who is a dermatologist, and what do they do?
Dermatologists have expertise in addressing severe skin diseases, hair loss/ problems, and nail abnormalities/illnesses. They specialise in diagnosing tests like skin biopsies, patch tests, skin scrapings, Wood's lamp examination, dermatoscopy, and other allergy tests. After examining patients’ health conditions with detailed insights, they develop personalised treatment plans.
