Dermatology
Dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes, helping to maintain skin health at every stage of life.
Skin Health
Specialized Diagnosis
Prevention and Follow-up
Dermatology
Dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes, helping to maintain skin health at every stage of life.
Skin Health
Specialized Diagnosis
Prevention and Follow-up
What Is Dermatology?
Dermatology is the medical specialty responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.
This specialty addresses very common conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, nail changes, skin infections, spots, and marks, as well as the prevention and monitoring of suspicious lesions.
A dermatology consultation allows for a specialized evaluation of skin changes, promotes early diagnosis, and determines the most appropriate treatment for each case.
When should you make an appointment with a dermatologist?
A consultation may be recommended in situations such as:
- Acne
- Eczema or dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Hair Loss
- Changes in the nails
- Skin spots
- Moles or warts
- Itching, redness, or flaking
- Skin Allergies
- Skin infections
- Changes to Existing Signals
- Surveillance and Prevention of Skin Lesions
Benefits
Dermatology follow-up allows for:
- Evaluate skin changes using specialized methods
- Early Diagnosis of Skin Diseases
- Treating problems with the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes
- Prevent injuries or symptoms from getting worse
- Monitor chronic skin conditions
- To promote greater comfort and well-being
- Develop personalized treatment plans
How does the appointment work?
A dermatology appointment begins with a detailed clinical evaluation of the skin, hair, nails, or mucous membranes, depending on the symptoms or abnormalities presented.
During the appointment, the dermatologist may examine lesions, signs, spots, or other skin changes, review the patient’s medical history, and assess the progression of symptoms.
Whenever necessary, additional tests may be ordered or specific treatments may be prescribed, tailored to each patient’s condition and needs.
Exams and Assessments
Depending on the specific case, the following assessments may be conducted or recommended:
- Dermatological Clinical Observation
- Evaluation of Skin Signs and Lesions
- Dermatoscopy
- Evaluation of the skin, hair, and nails
- Screening for Suspicious Lesions
- Skin biopsy, when indicated
- Additional tests, as needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whenever there are changes in the skin, hair, nails, or mucous membranes—such as spots, marks, itching, acne, hair loss, redness, flaking, or lesions that do not go away.
No. Dermatology also addresses changes in the hair, nails, and mucous membranes, in addition to skin diseases and lesions.
Yes. Changes in the size, color, shape, or appearance of a mole should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Yes. Acne can vary in severity and should be evaluated to determine the most appropriate treatment and prevent scarring or worsening of the condition.
The initial evaluation is clinical. Whenever necessary, additional tests—such as dermatoscopy, laboratory tests, or a skin biopsy—may be performed or ordered.