10 Reasons People Visit Dermatology Centers

A dermatology center is a type of healthcare facility where specialists called dermatologists provide treatments for conditions affecting the hair, nails and skin. Although you might not realize it, those three parts of your body are closely related. Conditions affecting one can sometimes affect the other two.

Dermatologists can help with a number of different conditions. Here's a look at some of the things you might go in for.

Cosmetic

Cosmetic dermatology is a growing field. Many of the minimally invasive procedures performed by a cosmetic surgeon can be performed by a dermatologist. Examples include:

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  Liposuction-suction assisted fat removal usually performed on the abdomen, buttocks, neck, backs of the arms and other problem areas


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  Botox Injections-a solution primarily for crow's feet and forehead wrinkles


• Wrinkle Fillers-these include collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and synthetic injections to smooth out fine lines or wrinkles


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  Laser hair removal-mostly requested by women for excessive hair on the face or other parts of the body


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  Hair transplantation-a treatment for balding, involves removing hair follicles from one part of the head and transplanting them to fill in bald spots


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  Tattoo, scar and birthmark removal-all done with lasers

Dermatologists can also prescribe topically applied drug treatments like tretinoin for wrinkles.

Conditions and Diseases

There are dozens of diseases and conditions affecting the hair, skin and nails. You might consult a dermatology center for:

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  Eczema-an inflammatory skin condition accompanied by itching, redness and silvery plaque formations


• Psoriasis-an inflammatory condition that can affect the nails or skin-white spots appear beneath the nails, red spots appear on the skin


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  Acne-one of the most common problems, numerous treatments are available


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  Nail fungus-commonly affects the toenails, causes changes in color and thickness-topically applied and oral treatments are available


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  Hair loss-both men and women may experience hair loss either suddenly or gradually over time, all cases should be evaluated

Those are some of the most common reasons that people visit a dermatology center. There should be a location near you.