What is Dermatology & Cosmetology in Pakistan

    What is Dermatology/Cosmetology?

    They are the branches of medicine which deal with the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders of the skin, hair and nails.

    What Are The Doctors of Dermatology/Cosmetology Called?

    A dermatologist or a cosmetologist is a skin specialist who is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails.

    When Is It Time To See A Dermatologist/Cosmetologist?

    Living in Pakistan, we are used to using home treatments and self-diagnosis when it comes to spots on our skin or hair loss which cannot be explained. But we need to come out of the shadows and promote awareness among people about common diseases. These diseases may be manifesting itself in forms of small blot on the skin and if they are not shown to the doctor timely, may develop into a critical disease. Therefore if you have any of the signs or symptoms listed below, you should see a dermatologist right away!

    1. Profuse sweating
    2. Recurrent or persistent rashes
    3. Sudden or extreme hair loss
    4. Unusual looking moles or freckles
    5. Yellow or brittle nails
    6. Scars and rashes that take time to go away
    7. Rough, scaly skin patches
    8. Lumps, bumps, sores that are changing or growing
    9. Persistent skin growths like sores, warts that bleed, itch and crust
    10. Acne in the form of tiny red bumps or dots all over your face
    11. Skin disorders (redness, blisters and flaking) which don’t heal
    12. Abnormal discoloration of the skin

    What do the Dermatologists/Cosmetologists Treat?

    1. Skin cancer
    2. Lupus
    3. Rubeola (Measles)
    4. Acne
    5. Rosacea
    6. Bumps and Growth
    7. Dermatitis (Eczema)
    8. Hemangioma of Skin
    9. Cold Sore
    10. Psoriasis
    11. Dyshidrotic Eczema
    12. Seborrheic Eczema
    13. Eczema
    14. Hives
    15. Vitiligo
    16. Warts
    17. Necrotizing Fasciitis
    18. Cutaneous Candidiasis
    19. Carbuncle
    20. Cellulitis
    21. Hypohidrosis
    22. Impetigo
    23. Cutis Laxa
    24. Decubitus Ulcer
    25. Erysipelas
    26. Diaper Rash
    27. Canker Sore
    28. Herpes Stomatitis
    29. Fungal Nail Infection
    30. Ichthyosis Vulgaris
    31. Dermatomyositis
    32. Molluscum Contagiosum
    33. Ingrown Nails
    34. Acrodermatitis
    35. Sebaceous Cyst
    36. Seborrheic Keratosis
    37. Pilonidal Sinus
    38. Keloid
    39. Lichen Planus
    40. Actinic Keratosis
    41. Stasis Dermatitis and Leg Ulcers
    42. Corns and Calluses
    43. Tinea Versicolor
    44. Pemphigoid
    45. Mouth Ulcers
    46. Shingles

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