Clinical Dermatology

What is Clinical Dermatology?

Clinical Dermatology is the specialty of medicine that consists of a complete range of diseases and conditions of the hair, nails, and skin of the patient.

Dermatologists are experts in treating any medical or surgical conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. Skin cancer and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also treated by dermatologists. They commonly treat diseases and problems such as:

• Acne: Occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells. It is an inflammatory disorder.
• Psoriasis: A condition that speeds up the lifecycle of the skin cells, causing new cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin.
• Warts: Skin infections caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), forming skin-colored bumps due to the infection.
• Wrinkles: Natural part of the aging process, common on sun-exposed skin like the face, neck, forearms, and hands.
• Stretch Marks: Develop due to stretching or shrinking of the skin, commonly appearing on the stomach, breasts, hips, butt, and thighs.
• Melanoma: A serious skin cancer that develops in the skin cells producing melanin, the pigment giving skin its color.
• Canker Sores: Small and shallow lesions that develop in the mouth, causing discomfort and pain during eating and talking.

Aside from these, dermatologists can also address various other skin-related problems, from skin enhancement to skin lightening. Visit us at Skin Alive Clinic for the best possible treatment.