What can one expect from a dermatologist during their appointment?

You can expect your dermatologist to:<ul><li>Discuss your medical history.</li><li>Conduct or suggest appropriate examinations.</li><li>Educate you on proper skin care routine.</li><li>Suggest products that are tailored to meet your needs.</li><li>Looking for any anomaly on face, scalp and visible body parts.</li></ul>

Does insurance cover dermatology appointments?

Insurance companies cover those dermatology services which are considered to be medically necessary, they will most likely not cover elective dermatology services.You will most probably have to pay for cosmetic dermatology services on your own.

When to consider seeing a dermatologist?

<ul><li>These are the red flags to watch out for:<ul><li>Severe acne.</li><li>Inflamed and red skin.</li><li>Skin patches, skin tags and moles.</li><li>Itching, discoloration, pus and warts.</li><li>Bulging raised veins.</li></ul></li><li> Other situations in which you can consider seeking guidance as well:<ul><li>For improving facial features or the appearance of your hair.</li><li>For controlling hair growth on unwanted places.</li></ul></li></ul>

How should one evaluate dermatologist?

Consider following things:<ul><li>Look out for experience and certification (MBBS + MD in dermatology).</li><li>If your infection flares up frequently, then the wait must not exceed 40-50 days period.</li><li>With any treatment, they should account for future complications & existing symptoms.</li><li>Your conditions shouldn’t deteriorate under their watch.</li><li>If you have some infection that calls for attention of multiple specialists, then they must communicate with other care providers properly.</li><li>Equipment sanitization.</li></ul>

What things to especially enquire regarding, with a dermatologist?

<ul><li>Always question your dermatologist on following parameters: “Is my personal maintenance regime concerning skin and hair proper?”</li><li>“Does my mole/wart/(other texture on skin) raise a doubt?”</li><li>“Are my supplements/medications affecting my skin/hair?”</li><li>“Which personal care products would be better”</li></ul>

A test that is carried out on your skin to look out for unusual signs which can hint at skin cancer. Birthmarks, moles, and unusual spots having a suspicious color, size, shape, or texture are things that dermatologists pay utmost attention to. People who meet the following criteria are especially advised to undergo this screening:<ul><li>Light skin tone or numerous moles.</li><li>Sensitive skin that burns or produces freckles easily </li><li>History of sunburns which resulted in blisters, or using tan-beds</li><li>Family history of melanoma and/or any skin cancer</li><li>Frequently exposed to sun</li><li>Recipients of organ transplant</li></ul>

What is the dermatology consultation fee in Kolkata?

A dermatologist will charge anywhere between Rs. 200 to Rs. 1000 in Kolkata, based on their experience. But this is just a rough estimate and actual charges may exceed the given range.

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