Dermatologists in India

A doctor who specializes in skin care is called a dermatologist. A dermatologist treats problem of the skin, hair, nail, and mucous membranes. They are well-versed in treating more than 3000 skin conditions which include acne, psoriasis, and skin cancer.

Dermatologists treat common and complex skin problems like acne, acne scars, contact dermatitis, keratoses, moles, rosacea, sun-damaged skin, herpes zoster, varicose veins, hair loss, fungal infection and skin cancer. They also provide medical and cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser surgery, tumescent liposuction and many more.

Children are not always able to say what is troubling them. They may not be able to answer clinical inquiries or be patient and accommodating during a medical exam. Pediatric dermatologists are trained to examine and treat children in a way that comforts them, in kid-friendly clinics using medical equipment designed for children. Pediatric dermatologists specialize in the correct diagnosis and management of skin diseases, including proper pediatric medication management.

A cosmetic dermatologist is a physician trained primarily in dermatology who specializes in performing cosmetic procedures. Most cosmetic dermatologists offer minimally invasive facial and skin procedures, such as Botox injections, dermal fillers and skin rejuvenation procedures like microdermabrasion. Many even do some surgical procedures like mini-facelifts (s-lifts), liposuction, eyelid surgery, and brow lifts.

With the advancement in technology, many dermatologists provide online consultations. It is a boon for many patients who cannot visit the doctor during their consultation time or are not present in the city. However, you will need to take prior appointment from the doctor.

Both, dermatologists and cosmetologists primarily focus on the outward appearance of people. Dermatologists are certified doctors who treat illness and disease of the skin, hair, nail, and mucous membranes. Cosmetologists are not doctors and they provide services to improve aesthetics. 

A dermatologist is the doctor you should visit for problems or issues related to skin, hair, nails, or mucous membrane. Further, the dermatologist can help you with treatments and procedures for any cosmetic concern.

You can expect your dermatologist to:

• Discuss your medical history.
• Conduct or suggest appropriate examinations.
• Educate you on proper skin care routine.
• Suggest products that are tailored to meet your needs.
• Looking for any anomaly on face, scalp and visible body parts.