Best Dermatologist in Sarjapur Road, Dr Kavitha GV Mandal

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What is Dermatology Why Its Important !

• Dr Kavitha GV Mandal

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Best Dermatologist in Sarjapur RoadDr Kavitha GV
Mandal

• Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals
  with the health of the skin, nails, hair and
  mucous membranes. The skin is the largest organ
  of the body it is the first to come in contact
  with environmental pollutants like bacteria and
  be affected by injuries. The skin plays a
  significant role in overall health.
• A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in
  the treatment of disorders of the skin, nails and
  hair. He or she can also provide cosmetic support
  to enhance looks by revitalizing the appearance
  of hair, skin and nails.

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Role of Dermatologists

• According to Best Dermatologist in Sarjapur
  Road, Dr Kavitha GV Mandal, Dermatologists are
  concerned with the health of the skin, hair,
  nails and mucous membranes. They can treat over
  3000 skin conditions including acne, eczema,
  psoriasis, hives, impetigo and skin cancer as
  given below. Dermatologists are experts in skin
  grafting, laser treatment, lesion excisions and
  many other non-surgical and surgical procedures.
  Dermatologists have a great amount of clinical
  knowledge they can identify the internal
  conditions that cause the various symptoms of
  skin diseases.

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Common Conditions Dermatologist are called on to
deal with
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• Acne This is the most common skin disorder and
  affects the oil glands of the skin. Acne can be
  caused by many factors, which lead to different
  types of pimples. Acne can sometimes result in
  low self-esteem, depression and scarring of the
  skin.
• Vitiligo A vitiligo patient has patches of
  lighter skin due to loss of melanin, a pigment
  responsible for the color of skin, hair and eyes.
• Eczema and Dermatitis Eczema is an umbrella term
  for a number of conditions wherein the skin
  becomes inflamed, red and itchy. Blisters may
  also appear on the skin. Eczema includes a topic
  dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrhea
  dermatitis, which affect the skin differently.
• Fungal Infections Fungal infections of the skin,
  nails and hair are common dermatologic condition
  and are typically mild. However, they can cause
  more severe symptoms for people with lower
  immunity. Candida is a group of yeasts, which can
  cause a broad range of infections like oral
  thrush and balantitis.
• Hair Disorders The major cause of hair loss,
  especially in males, is hereditary. For others,
  hair loss may be the symptom of an underlying
  medical condition like alopecia or it could be an
  isolated condition caused by various factors.
  Hair lice can also affect the health of hair.
• Nail Disorders Nail complaints are often fungal
  infections, discoloration and toenails growing
  in. Nail disorders can also be suggestive of
  underlying medical conditions like diabetes.
• Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the
  autoimmune system that speeds up the growth of
  skin cells. The rapid growth of skin cells
  results in red, scaly skin, which resembles that
  of a patient with eczema. There are various types
  of psoriases, which affect the health and look of
  the skin differently.

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• Rosacea Rosacea predominantly affects the skin
  on the face and causes small bumps filled with
  pus to develop. It also causes the face to appear
  red, as if the person is blushing acutely.
  Rosacea can also cause swollen eyelids and cause
  blood vessels to become visible. It can spread
  from the nose and cheeks to the chin, forehead,
  ears and chest and even circle around to the
  back. Middle- aged women with fair skin are prone
  to develop rosacea.
• Skin Cancer Oncologic dermatology is a new
  medical discipline to treat cancers of the skin
  and manage skin caused by other types of cancer.
  The most common types of skin cancers are
  Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous
  Cell Carcinoma. Early detection and treatment can
  cure most skin cancers.
• Shingles or Herpes Zoster This is a viral
  infection, which causes a painful rash by
  targeting the nerve endings in the skin. Although
  the condition reverses after a few weeks,
  intervention by a dermatologist speeds up the
  recovery and prevents pain, numbness and itching
  after the condition after the infection has been
  cured. Shingles also has the potential to cause
  eye damage.
• Warts These small and benign but contagious skin
  growths are the cause of viral infections on the
  top layer of the skin called epidermis. Warts may
  also be suggestive of a deeper immunological
  issue but they often disappear on their own. A
  dermatologist may have to intervene, however, if
  warts appear persistently.

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Dermatological Therapies 

• Different dermatological therapies are used to
  treat the various disorders and diseases
  describedabove. With, Best Dermatologist in
  Sarjapur Road.
• Some of these are
• ? Topical medications? Systemic medications?
  Dermatohistopathology? Surgery? Immunotherapy?
  Photodynamic therapy? Phototherapy? Laser
  therapy? Radiotherapy

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• Each therapy has a precise role in the
  management of different skin conditions and
  topical medications are the most common forms of
  treatment. They can include lotions and be
  directly applied to the affected skin areas.
  However, other therapies are important for
  particular purposes and when topical agents prove
  ineffective.

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