WHAT IS DERMATOLOGY? Dermatology is the medical science of diagnosing and treating skin diseases affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects..
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails.
Whether it's rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, no one understands your skin, hair, and nails better than a board-certified dermatologist.
The skin is an incredible organ..
Doctors can identify many skin disorders simply by looking at the skin.
A full skin examination includes examination of the scalp, nails, and mucous membranes.
Sometimes the doctor uses a hand-held lens or a dermatoscope (which includes a magnifying lens and a built-in light) to better see the areas of concern..
Skin diseases are conditions that affect your skin.
These diseases may cause rashes, inflammation, itchiness or other skin changes.
Some skin conditions may be genetic, while lifestyle factors may cause others.
Skin disease treatment may include medications, creams or ointments, or lifestyle changes..
Skin and V.D.
Department of Skin & V.D.
Introduction: - Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases at I.G.I.M.S, Patna deals with diagnosis and management of skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy as well as skin manifestations of internal diseases..
