Aster PMF Department of Dermatology, which offers complete clinical and aesthetic dermatology care. It provides specialised care for all clinical and general dermatological issues, such as conditions of the skin, hair, and nails, as well as venereal diseases. Advanced cosmetic dermatology services are also available for managing issues like acne, scars, pigmentation, vitiligo, hair loss/fall, unwanted hair, moles, warts, skin tags, corns, calluses, wrinkling, and ageing skin. The department takes a multidisciplinary approach and handles cross-referrals.
FAQs
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Who is a dermatologist, and what do they do?
Dermatologists in Kollam specialise in addressing, diagnosing, and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases through complex medical equipment like Dermatoscopes, Biopsy Punches, Cryotherapy Equipment, Laser Systems, etc. They have expertise in providing comprehensive treatments like biopsies, laser therapy, surgical excision, cryotherapy, and sclerotherapy.
Will a dermatologist help manage side effects during treatment?
At Aster PMF, skilled dermatologists treat post-treatment side effects, provide follow-ups and appointments, conduct check-ups, and examine the patient’s health conditions. Based on reports and consultations with concerned medical staff, medications are adjusted.
What skin conditions do dermatologists attend to?
Dermatologists address major skin conditions, such as hyperhidrosis, wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of ageing, pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid, autoimmune skin disorders, hyperpigmentation and dark spots, scars and keloids, moles and birthmarks, and bacterial infections.
How do dermatologists decide if surgery is necessary?
With thorough patient health examination, monitoring of their current medical conditions, symptoms, and previous medical history, and continuous assessment of their skin condition progression, informed decisions are made. This also includes identifying potential risks, side effects, and adverse reactions post-treatment.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a dermatologist?
If you seek an appointment with dermatology specialists in Kollam, you should prefer to carry your medical history reports, results of past imaging tests, your current medications, details of symptoms you’re experiencing from previous treatments (if any), referral letters from physicians, and other documents related to your medical conditions.
When should I consider seeing a dermatologist?
You must consider dermatology treatment when experiencing eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dark spots, long-lasting skin irritation, infections, warts, hair loss, nail disorders, fungal infections, acne, and other organ dysfunction or failures.
What are the most common types of conditions that dermatologists treat?
Severe medical conditions that require dermatology treatment are hair loss, nail problems, psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin cancer, dermatitis, infections, rosacea, warts, and vitiligo. Dermatologists in Kollam diagnose and treat through medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology treatment plans.
What is the role of a dermatologist in a patient's treatment?
Expert dermatologists in Kollam diagnose patients’ skin conditions, plan best treatment, manage acute and chronic skin conditions, follow surgical and cosmetic procedures, and constantly educate patients about executed treatment plans and their recovery process.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by dermatologists?
At Aster PMF, we leverage advanced technology and equipment, including Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence imaging, multispectral optoacoustic tomography, total-body digital photography, dermoscopy, melanin-binding laser, cryo modulation, optical coherence tomography, high-frequency ultrasound, and related complex devices required for dermatology treatment.
