Consultation of Dermatologist’s

When a dermatologist can help?

Other doctors often send patients to a dermatologist if the disease is accompanied by a rash. In cases where the disease immediately begins with skin manifestations (itching, peeling, rash, redness), a primary consultation with a dermatologist is required. Consider a few situations in which you need to go to see a dermatologist.

Skin rashes appear

A rash is not necessarily acne. In dermatology, a rash is called any elements that differ from the normal state of the skin:

• small red spots and large areas of redness;
• flaky skin;
• areas that rise above the skin as “buttons”;
• ulcers;
• hardening over which the skin rises noticeably;
• small white areas or, on the contrary, darker areas of skin.

The rash may be primary or secondary. Primary – the ones that are directly related to skin diseases: atopic dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea, pustular rash. Secondary rashes are the manifestation of other diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, pancreatic pathology, and liver. In this situation, a dermatologist is needed to clarify the diagnosis and select a symptomatic treatment.

The skin itches and turns red

Itching and redness are most often associated with allergies. In such a situation, the dermatologist must determine what the patient is allergic to and how best to protect him from interaction with this agent. Often, with allergies may be needed additional advice from an allergist.

Itching and redness of the skin can occur with atopic dermatitis. The disease also has an allergic nature but is more aggressive. In atopic dermatitis, the skin becomes red and flaky, spots and scratches appear on its surface. Exacerbations usually occur during the winter time, while in summer the condition of the patients is usually more or less satisfactory.

The nails have turned yellow and crumbled

Yellowing and brittle nails are signs of a fungal infection. In relation to the nail plate, there may be other symptoms:

• dullness, loss of color;
• spontaneous falling out of the nail bed;
• switching symptoms to other fingers;
• thickening and coarsening of the surface.

In such situations, you need to undergo a course of antifungal therapy. Under each type of fungus, a dermatologist selects drugs that act outside (ointments, creams, patches) and from the inside (tablets, shots, capsules).

Moles changed appearance

A mole that has begun to turn black, grow in size, or rise above the surface of the skin may turn into a melanoma in the future. This is a malignant neoplasm that quickly metastasizes and kills a person in 6-12 months. To prevent this from happening, regularly inspect your moles. If in doubt or want to hear the opinion of a specialist – contact the dermatologist. The doctor will examine the moles and decide further tactics: leave them alone, remove them, or show them to the oncologist.

How is the medical examination performed?

Examination by a dermatologist takes place in several stages:

1. The doctor listens to the patient’s complaints and, if necessary, asks clarifying questions.
2. The doctor collects anamnesis: what illnesses the patient had before, which operations were done, whether there were allergies and chronic diseases.
3. A dermatologist conducts an examination using a dermatoscope – a special device with a magnifying glass.
4. If necessary, the specialist uses additional research methods: a sample with iodine and a UV lamp, scraping from the surface.

After that, the doctor establishes the diagnosis and prescribes treatment.

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