Dermatology
Dermatology, a medical specialty focusing on the skin, is crucial for addressing various skin-related concerns. When encountering skin issues, individuals often seek the expertise of a dermatologist. Aksha Hospitals boasts specialized dermatologists who play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting hair, skin, and nails. The journey to becoming a dermatologist involves a minimum of four years of dedicated study, research, and practical experience in the field.
Dermatologists at Aksha Hospitals possess the proficiency to perform skin surgeries when necessary, addressing conditions such as skin cancer or enhancing skin aesthetics. They make informed treatment decisions utilizing various therapies, including topical and systemic agents. These medical professionals are adept at managing over 3,000 skin-related conditions, including but not limited to eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer.
The skin, acting as a formidable organ, serves as the body’s primary defense against diseases, protects internal organs, and provides insights into overall health. Aksha Hospitals’ dermatologists, as expert medical practitioners and skilled surgeons, offer unparalleled care for this vital organ. Consulting these specialists is imperative for addressing significant skin concerns.
Dermatology, as a scientific discipline, focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the skin, hair, and nails. The dermatologists at Aksha Hospitals are dedicated to ensuring optimal skin health and well-being.
Dermatology encompasses four key components: study, research, diagnosis, and management of health conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and membranes. A dermatologist, a specialized healthcare professional, focuses on addressing common dermatologic conditions that nearly everyone experiences at some point in life. Roughly 1 in 6 visits to a general practitioner involves a skin-related issue.
Common dermatologic conditions include:
- Acne: Inflammation of sebaceous glands causing pimples on the skin.
- Dermatitis: Swollen, red, and sore skin due to irritation or allergy.
- Eczema: Rough and inflamed itchy skin that may bleed.
- Psoriasis: Itchy, red, scaly patches on the skin.
- Fungal infections: Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi.
- Warts: Small hard growth on the skin caused by a virus.
- Cold sores: Inflamed blisters near the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus.
- Skin cancer: Uncontrolled growth of skin cells.
Each condition presents with unique symptoms and requires tailored management based on severity.
Dermatological therapies include:
- Topical medications
- Systemic medications
- Dermatohistopathology
- Surgery
- Immunotherapy
- Photodynamic therapy
- Phototherapy
- Laser therapy
- Radiotherapy
Trained dermatologists at Aksha Hospitals, Hyderabad engage in diverse activities, including patient consultations in public hospitals and private practices, acting as consultants to specialists, and contributing to teaching and research. They possess expertise in basic sciences such as microbiology, pathology, biochemistry, physics, physiology, and endocrinology. Dermatologists must be well-versed in various medical specialties due to their consultant roles and the association of skin diseases with internal conditions.
At Aksha Hospitals, our dermatologists perform skin surgery for preventive or early control of diseases, aesthetic improvements, and definitive diagnostic purposes through biopsies. Our comprehensive approach ensures effective management of dermatological conditions, offering patients specialized care for optimal skin health.
