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Consultation for Dermatology, rash, lump, abscess, cyst, wart or mole purposes at the practice |
Dermatology, lump, wart or mole consultation
Do you have a troublesome rash that keeps reappearing? Perhaps you suspect you have a skin allergy of some sort. Are you suffering from frustrating warts? Do you have numerous moles and want expert advice? A dermatology consultation can help with all these concerns and more.
Dermatologists are physicians specialising in the skin, nails, and hair. A dermatologist can competently handle any complaints or questions concerning these body areas. Let’s take a closer look at how a consultation with a dermatologist can benefit you.
What is Covered In a Dermatology Consultation?
A myriad of problems and topics can be covered in a dermatology consultation. Your concerns may include brittle hair, nail issues, skin infections, chronic skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, skin swelling or oedema, skin wounds, allergic skin conditions, warts, moles, rashes, insect stings, and more. If you are worried about skin pain, a mysterious lump, or scars, these concerns can also be addressed. Furthermore, you can consult a dermatologist about skin manifestations of non-dermatologic conditions like diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
Your dermatology consultation can also include services such as mole mapping. Mole mapping is a valuable procedure where your moles are recorded for surveillance in the future. Moles with changing characteristics can potentially be a sign of skin cancer, so your dermatologist needs to keep track of any changes.
What Happens During a Dermatology Consultation?
When you first visit a dermatologist for a consultation, you will be asked standard questions about your medical history, including your current medications and doses, as well as any prior surgeries. You will also be asked about habits such as drinking and smoking, your family medical history, allergies, and the reason for the consultation.
When you meet the doctor, they will make you comfortable and may ask further questions. Your dermatologist will then conduct an examination of the area in question. They may also take your vital signs and examine other locations, such as your ears and eyes.
Of course, you will have the chance to ask any questions you like of your dermatologist. They will provide advice, recommendations, and any necessary treatment plans.
Additionally, you may receive in-office treatment. This treatment could include mole mapping or removal of warts or verrucae. If your dermatologist finds a suspicious lesion, you could undergo a skin biopsy as well.
At the conclusion of the consultation, your dermatologist will instruct you on scheduling a follow-up visit. They will also write down any recommendations for home care or lifestyle changes. Finally, you will receive prescriptions for any necessary medications.
Get the Care You Need
There is no need to keep wondering about your skin rash, painful skin, or other issues. A dermatology consultation can answer your questions, provide you with a diagnosis, and get you started on the correct course of treatment. You can trust a skin specialist with all your dermatology needs and get the care and answers you deserve.
Don’t neglect your skin. Schedule your dermatology consultation now.
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Dermatology Follow up Consultation |
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Excision of a skin cancer lesion including replacement of skin |
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Dermo fasciectomy, removal of flexor skin, full thickness skin graft |
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Full Body Mole Mapping |
Mole Mapping - Dublin & throughout Ireland
Moles are incredibly common skin features, and the vast majority of moles are completely harmless. Ranging from beauty marks to large “birthmarks,” nevi - the medical term for moles - are typically a normal part of the skin present from early childhood. However, moles can sometimes be an indication of an underlying problem.
In fact, certain types of moles may be a sign of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Ireland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in Europe, and data from 2017 indicates that melanoma cases are on the rise, according to the National Cancer Registry Ireland. Like all types of cancer, early detection is crucial to the effective treatment of melanoma.
For this reason, it is vital to have your skin checked by a dermatologist. These skin specialists can perform mole mapping, which is invaluable for cataloguing and tracking your moles and other skin characteristics and engage in mole removal when necessary.
What is Mole Mapping?
Much like a map of terrain records geographic features, mole mapping involves logging your skin features. Your dermatologist will perform a visual inspection of your skin and record the location, size, colour, shape, and other descriptions of your moles and any other lesions. You may very well have no suspicious or concerning moles. However, mole mapping is also essential for future surveillance.
Unchanging moles are low-risk for melanoma, yet moles that are new, growing, or shifting in size, shape, or colour may require further investigation. Your dermatologist may want to check your moles using dermoscopy, a specialized skin microscope. They may also decide to take a skin biopsy - a simple and largely painless procedure that can be accomplished in the clinic - to have your mole analysed by a pathologist.
What is Involved in Mole Mapping?
Mole mapping is straightforward. Your dermatologist will ask you to undress and will survey your skin. They will mark all your moles on a chart and list their characteristics. They may also take close-up photographs of your skin for comparison to future examinations. As stated above, your dermatologist may elect to perform dermoscopy or skin biopsies as necessary.
Who Should Undergo Mole Mapping?
Really, anyone can benefit from mole mapping. In particular, patients with many moles should certainly consider mole mapping. Speak with a dermatologist if you have questions or concerns. You should also be aware of the risk factors for melanoma. These factors include:
Fair or light-coloured skin
Frequent exposure to sunlight
A history of frequent sunburns
Numerous moles, especially moles that are unusual or irregular in appearance
A family history of melanoma
Melanoma has excellent survival rates, but only when the disease is caught in its early stages. If melanoma is detected late, the chances of survival can decrease significantly. Therefore, it is paramount to have regular skin surveillance, especially if you have one or more risk factors for melanoma. Make certain that you have a dermatologist examine your skin and undergo mole mapping if your dermatologist recommends it. Mole mapping is a brief, non-invasive procedure that could possibly save your life.
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Diet and weight control consultation |
Diet and Weight Control Consultation
Carbohydrate counting and weight management advice including nutrition advice for people with diabetes involved in sport.
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Full skin cancer check |
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Removal of several skin tags or acrochorda |
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Removal of a single skin tag or acrochordon |
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