Skin is the largest organ of the body and it protects you against all external aggressors. Your skin health is important not only for your appearance but more importantly because your skin performs so many essential tasks for your body.
The Department of Dermatology at Aster Prime has a skilled skin specialist. We offer comprehensive treatment for skin, hair, and nail diseases. A majority of treatment is evidence-based therapies for a variety of skin conditions, such as acne, skin growths, psoriasis, skin pigmentation, age spots, rashes, warts, and vitiligo.
We have a well-qualified and skilled team of dermatologists who are adept in skin procedures, which require utmost precision such as micro-needling, skin biopsy, and platelet-rich plasma therapy. We also use the latest techniques that cause minimal scarring and help our patients have healthy and glowing skin.
Aster Prime Hospital is a well-known dermatology hospital in Hyderabad.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
When should one consult a dermatologist?
If a person notices any change in colour or texture of the skin or anything which cause pain, itching or discomfort in any way he or she should consult a dermatologist.
What is the most common skin condition?
Acne or otherwise known as pimples is the most common skin condition.
How does the sun damage the skin and what how can I reduce the damage caused by the sun?
The ultraviolet rays in the sun trigger a reaction in epidermis and dermis of the skin and increase melanin production.
How can I treat sunburn?
Sunburn can be treated by avoiding exposure to the sun and applying sunscreens before exposure to the sun.
What is Body Contouring?
Excess fat is removed and fat grafts are placed in places where needed.
Who is a dermatologist, and what do they do?
A skilled dermatologist is an expert in diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases. They address severe skin conditions, including skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and dermatitis. They are also skilled in conducting complex medical treatments, including biopsies, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and surgical excisions.
What question you should ask a dermatologist?
Patients must consult with top dermatologists in Hyderabad regarding the treatment process, a procedure they’d follow, post-treatment side effects, precautions to consider, changes in lifestyle, and other related questions according to their health condition.
What are the most common types of conditions that dermatologists treat?
Major conditions that require expert dermatology treatments are hair loss, nail problems, psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin cancer, dermatitis, infections, rosacea, warts, vitiligo, etc. Specialists conduct comprehensive surgical, medical, and cosmetic dermatology procedures to provide the required treatment.
What is the role of a dermatologist in a patient's treatment?
From diagnosing patients’ skin diseases and hair and nail illnesses to identifying suitable surgical and non-surgical conditions, managing acute and chronic skin diseases, and following medical/ surgical/ cosmetic procedures, specialists at Aster Prime ensure comprehensive post-treatment care for patients.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by dermatologists?
At Aster Prime in Hyderabad, we are equipped with advanced dermatology medical devices, 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 others.
How do you test for an allergy?
Allergy is tested by taking a blood sample from the patient for absolute eosinophil count and immunoglobin E or total allergy panel and intradermal pinprick test.
What treatments are available for hair loss?
Hair growth serum for local application and biotin tablets.
How do I know if a spot needs to be checked?
If a spot appears on the skin and grows in size or changes colour it has to be checked.
What are the common services provided by a dermatologist?
Consultation, the treatment which can be medical or surgical, electrocautery, cryocautery and lasers.
Is Laser the only answer to unwanted hair growth?
The laser is the only final treatment for unwanted growth.
When should I consider seeing a dermatologist?
If you experience long-lasting skin irritation, infections, warts, hair loss, nail disorders, fungal infections, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, hives, suspicious moles or skin growths, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, scars, or skin cancer, consult with specialists of Aster Prime in Hyderabad.
Will a dermatologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Experts at Aster Prime treat patients suffering from post-treatment side effects. These include topical steroids and calcineurin inhibitors for dry skin, topical retinoids and antibiotics for acne, topical lightening agents and laser treatments for hyperpigmentation.
What skin conditions do dermatologists attend to?
Expert dermatologists address a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, skin cancer, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, skin infections, warts and molluscum contagiosum, hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, allergic reactions, and other related health issues.
How do dermatologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Dermatologists in Hyderabad perform several diagnostic and imaging tests to review the patient’s medical health, analyse potential symptoms, identify dysfunctional body organs, etc. With thorough examination and detailed insights, surgical & non-surgical options are analysed.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a dermatologist?
You must gather all your medical history documented with relevant diagnostic reports and results, write down doubts you have, document skin issues and symptoms you’re experiencing, submit referral letters from physicians (if applicable), and consult regarding precautions and post-treatment follow-ups to take.
