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Understand the Concern
The consultation begins by understanding your skin, scalp, hair or nail concern and how it has changed over time.
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Dermatology Consultation
Dermatology Consultation
A medical consultation to understand your skin, hair or nail concern before deciding what care may be appropriate.
Understanding Your Dermatology Concern
Not every rash, spot, scalp problem or nail change has the same cause. A dermatology assessment focuses first on understanding the problem and establishing an appropriate clinical plan.
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Clinical Assessment
The doctor reviews your history and examines the relevant area to assess the appearance, distribution and pattern of the changes.
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Further Evaluation
Additional tests, sampling or referral may be recommended when clinically indicated.
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Discuss the Clinical Plan
The doctor discusses the findings and medically appropriate next steps based on your individual clinical assessment.
What is a dermatology consultation?
A dermatology consultation is a medical appointment for a new or ongoing concern affecting the skin, scalp, hair or nails. It begins with your medical history and the history of the problem, followed by a clinical assessment and examination.
- Assessment of a new or ongoing skin concern.
- Review of the history and development of the problem.
- Clinical assessment and examination.
- Further tests or referral when clinically indicated.
What information may the doctor ask about?
The information needed depends on your concern. You may be asked about:
- When the problem started and how it has changed over time.
- Symptoms such as itching, pain, burning, scaling, bleeding or discharge.
- Previous episodes and treatments already tried.
- Current medicines, supplements and known allergies.
- Relevant medical conditions and family history.
- Recent illnesses, travel, new products or possible exposures when relevant.
- Skin-care, hair-care or nail-care habits when relevant.
- Any photographs showing how the condition looked at an earlier stage.
Should I prepare before my appointment?
If possible, bring a list of your current medicines and the names or photographs of products or treatments you have already used. For a changing or intermittent condition, earlier photographs can be helpful. Avoid starting a new non-essential skin treatment immediately before the visit if it may alter the appearance of the problem.
Conditions commonly assessed in dermatology
Dermatology consultations may include assessment of acne, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, hair loss, dandruff and scalp conditions, fungal skin or nail infections, warts, skin tags, and moles or other skin lesions.
What happens during the examination?
The doctor examines the area of concern and may assess other relevant areas of the skin, scalp, hair or nails when needed. The appearance, distribution and pattern of the changes can provide important diagnostic information. If additional evaluation is required, the doctor will explain why and discuss the next step.
Will I need tests?
Not necessarily. Many dermatological conditions can be assessed clinically. Depending on the findings, additional investigations may be considered, such as laboratory tests, a sample from the skin or nail, or another appropriate diagnostic procedure or referral.
What happens after the assessment?
The doctor will discuss the clinical findings and, where possible, the diagnosis or likely causes. Management may include skin-care advice, prescription or non-prescription treatment, further investigation, follow-up, or referral when appropriate. Treatment is selected according to the individual clinical assessment.
Important:
A consultation does not automatically mean that a procedure or treatment is required.
The purpose of the assessment is to understand the concern and discuss medically
appropriate next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common questions about dermatology consultations and what to expect.
1 Can I consult the dermatologist if I do not know what my skin condition is?
Yes. You do not need to know the diagnosis before booking. Identifying the nature of the problem is part of the medical assessment.
2 Can several skin concerns be discussed in the same appointment?
You can mention your concerns at the start of the consultation. The doctor will advise what can reasonably be assessed during the appointment and whether a separate review is needed for additional concerns.
3 Should I bring my previous prescriptions or test results?
Yes, when available. Previous prescriptions, laboratory results, reports and photographs may help the doctor understand what has already been investigated or treated.
4 Will treatment start on the same day?
It may, when clinically appropriate. In some cases, further investigation, observation, follow-up or referral may be recommended before treatment is started.
5 When should a skin problem be assessed promptly?
Seek medical assessment promptly for rapidly changing or worsening symptoms, significant pain, spreading redness, fever with a skin eruption, a lesion that repeatedly bleeds, or other symptoms that concern you. Urgent or emergency symptoms should be assessed through the appropriate urgent-care service.
Dermatology Consultation in Al Barsha Heights, Dubai
Medrose Medical Center provides medical dermatology consultations in Al Barsha Heights (Tecom), Dubai. Appointments are available for assessment of common skin, hair, scalp and nail concerns.