Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine

Restoring the normal appearance, function and deformities of the parts of the body created by some medical conditions, birth defects or trauma is considers as Reconstructive Surgery.

Redness and breakouts on our face could mean that we have acne, but not always. Rosacea, an acne-like skin condition can cause breakouts and redness too. It is a skin condition that is chronic and inflammatory in nature and most often affects the face. If left untreated it worsens with time. It is often mistaken for acne, eczema, or a skin allergy. Fair skin people and who tend to blush easily might be at a higher risk for the disorder. Rosacea seems more often among women than men but men tend to have the more severe symptoms. A possible reason for this could be the delay in medical treatment until the symptoms of the disease becomes advanced. Although the causes are not fully understood and there is no cure, there are a number of ways to relieve symptoms.

Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a condition that makes the skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can eventuate at any age. Atopic dermatitis is chronic and tends to explode periodically. It may be associated with asthma or hay fever. Healthy skin helps reserve moisture and defends us from bacteria, irritants and allergens. Eczema is associated to a gene variation that affects the skin's ability to provide this protection. This allows your skin to be influenced by environmental factors, irritants and allergens.

Autoimmune diseases present with diverse and broad-ranging cutaneous indications. Skin-specific autoimmune disorders for instance autoimmune blistering dermatoses can sometimes symbolize the cutaneous symptom of a multiorgan disease due to potential common pathogenic mechanisms.

Pediatric dermatology deals with the study of neonatal skin. Pediatric dermatologists deal with the diagnosis and treatment of the various skin disorders in infants and children. The skin of infants is thinner than adult skin and more susceptible to microbe infection due to less developed immune system than the adults.

Papulosquamous syndromes are a group of isolated dermatologic conditions in which patients present with red, raised lesions with scale while psoriasis is the prototypical papulosquamous disorder, similar skin lesions may be seen in infections, lymphomas, and allergic conditions.

Cosmetic dermatology is the comprehensive term that deals with the specialties of improving and treating the appearance and condition of the skin cosmetically.  The treating conditions include scars, skin laxity, wrinkles, moles, excess fat, cellulite, unwanted hair, skin discoloration, and spider veins. These techniques include both surgical and non-surgical procedures. 

Aesthetic medicine and Cosmetic dermatology is the comprehensive term that deals with the specialties of improving and treating the appearance and condition of the skin cosmetically.  The treating conditions include scars, skin laxity, wrinkles, moles, excess fat, cellulite, unwanted hair, skin discoloration, and spider veins. These techniques include both surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Cosmeceuticals come from the combination of beauty care products and pharmaceuticals. A cosmeceutical is basically a skincare product that consists of a naturally vital compound with helpful ramification for the skin. Nutricosmetics are nourishing additives which boost the appearance and structure of the skin. Wholesome supplements likewise have a fundamental capacity in the creation of collagen in the dermis. Dietary micronutrients protect the skin from the harmful effects of the bright light, which may initiate skin tan, skin maturing and wrinkle developments.

Dermatology deals with the study of skin, but dermatologists also diagnose and treat diseases involved with hair and nails. A dermatologist can diagnose and treat skin conditions present on the scalp, like psoriasis or eczema. Hair Loss nowadays is a common concern that has many causes and can be treated by a dermatologist. People experiencing hair loss are wondering if the amount of hair loss is normal or excessive and whether it is temporary or going to be a continuous concern until we take an appropriate treatment for the abnormalcy. Sometimes hair loss stop on its own but a dermatologist can help explain possible causes and treatment options.

Alternative medicine is now becoming one of the emerging fields in medical practices. It is also referred as integrative or complementary medicine. Though alternative medical practices are not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical solutions still its popularity is increasing among the patients. Traditional alternative medicine includes forms of therapy, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal preparations, special teas, dietary supplements, magnet therapy and spiritual healing which is more mainstream and accepted.

The process of treatment of skin disorders by using psychological and psychiatric techniques is termed as Psychodermatology. Most of the skin disorders as eczema, psoriasis, hives, hair loss and compulsive skin picking and hair pulling disorders have the necessity to treat with this process. Psychological or psychiatric treatments have adopted as the primary treatments for some dermatological disorders. Techniques include used relaxation, meditation, hypnosis and self-hypnosis, psychotropic medications, biofeedback, and focused psychotherapy. This proves to be a support for the patients experiencing diseases so that they can recover easily and speedily.

The study, diagnosis and treatment of the Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases such as psoriasis are termed as Immunodermatology. Autoimmune diseases are those diseases in which our body immune system erroneously acts against our own healthy cells or tissues or parts of the body. Some of the diseases like Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) and Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) fall under this category.  In case of Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) or commonly known as lupus, most commonly facial tissues are targeted. Though the root cause is not entirely clear, it is believed that some hormones, environmental and genetic factors are responsible for the occurrence of the disease. There is no medication wbut corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate will help to diminish the effects. Bullous Pemphigoid and Pemphigus Vulgaris are rare chronic blistering skin diseases which come under Type II Hypersensitivity and are autoimmune disorders. Immunofluorescence study will help to diagnose these diseases.

Cryosurgery is a very effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With proper instruction and supervised understanding, physicians can gain expertise over the technique quickly. Cryosurgery is suitable for use in patients with light skin and for treatment of lesions in most non–hair-bearing areas of the body.

Cryotherapy provides a noninvasive, pain free and quick treatment to soothe itchy, sore, dry and reddened skin to help manage the symptoms of skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. The 3 minute treatment comprises standing in a sauna while the skin in exposed to temperatures below zero using liquid nitrogen.

The Laser Center sees an ever-increasing number of patients who seek treatment of their port-wine stains, angiomas, superficial hemangiomas, hypertrophic scars, and warts with the vascular dye laser. Using the ultra-pulsed CO2 laser for the treatment of epidermal nevi, angiofibromas, nevus sebacei which are extensive can be accomplished with minimal scars. Patients with Nevus of Ito and Ota, as well as tattoo patients are treated with the Q-switched yag laser with the expected excellent results.

Dermatopathology is a subspecialty that deals with the study of dermatology and pathology and targets on the analysis of cutaneous illness at a minuscule and atomic level. It additionally includes observations of the probable reasons for skin illnesses at a significant level. Dermatopathologists and clinical dermatologists work in cooperation with each other, which brings the causative element of the disease to the knowledge of the dermatopathologist and results in a specific interpretation of treatment process.

Dermato-venerology is a branch of dermatology which deals with the study of sexually transmitted diseases whose consequences give birth to skin diseases. Venereology and dermatology can be studied together as in most of the sexually transmitted diseases the foremost symptom appears on the skin. Bacteria, virus and parasites are the major causative agents for veneral diseases.

Urticaria is a transient erythematous swelling of the skin, associated with itching, which usually resolves within 24 hours while Angioedema is characterized by swellings caused by edema in the deeper dermal, cutaneous and sub-mucosal tissue. The overlying skin may appear normal.

Chronic urticaria can be associated with rheumatologic disorders, chronic infections including Hepatitis B and C, sinus infections and Helicobacter pylori, as well as parasitic infections (more common in developing countries).

Normally, the color of hair and skin is determined by melanin. Vitiligo occurs when the cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious. It can be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself. Treatment for vitiligo may restore color to the affected skin. But it does not prevent continued loss of skin color or a recurrence.