Dermatology
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Dermatology
Struggling with itchy, painful, or pigmented skin problems? Our dermatologist in Penang will give personalized advice and treatment for your skin, hair and nails, ensuring the best care based on your conditions. Let our skin specialist in penang help!
Comprehensive Skin Care Centre in Penang
Taking good care of our skin is essential. At Island Hospital Penang, our dermatologists are here to help with that. With exceptional patient care, we are dedicated to helping you achieve radiant, healthy skin as well as addressing your hair and nail needs.
As one of the best skin specialist centre in Penang, we are constantly expanding our dermatology treatment to ensure your unique skin concerns are always addressed. In addition to general dermatology, we also got you cover on specialized programs for rare skin diseases, including oral and genital membranes disorders and sexually transmitted diseases.
Why wait? Get the aesthtic consultation and treatment services for your skin, hair and nail today!
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Conditions and Treatments
Procedures offered and conditions treated at Island Hospital includes (but not limited to) the following:
- Hair & Nail Disorders
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
- Dermato-surgery
- Cryotherapy
- Eczema (rough and inflamed patches of skin)
- Chemical cautery (for benign/ malignant/ pre-malignant skin conditions) Intralesional corticosteroid injection (for alopecia areata, keloidal scars etc.)
- Skin scrapings & microscopic examination (for superficial cutaneous fungal infections)
- Diagnostic skin biopsy & therapeutic excisional skin biopsy
- Patch testing
- Skin prick tests (for skin allergy)
- Slit skin smear (for leprosy)
- Intralesional corticosteroid injection for alopecia areata, keloidal scars
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Psoriasis treatment
- Malignant skin cancer excision
- Skin biopsy
Dermatology FAQs
Dermatologist is a doctor with expertise in the care of skin, hair and nails. Some of the most common conditions a dermatologist may treat include acne, eczema, skin cancer, psoriasis, and mole removal, hair loss and ingrown nail.
Yes, dermatologists in Island Hospital also specialize in diagnosing and treating hair and nails problem. You can book a consultation with our dermatologist at Island Hospital for further advice and treatment.
The best way to remove pigmentation from the skin is through Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER), which offers a safe and effective treatment with immediate results.
You can find skin cancer on your skin. It can look like a:
- A mole that changes in colour and size, or that bleeds
- A flat red patch with scaly surface that may bleed
- A wound that couldn’t heal
- Dark lesions under a nail
- A pearly or waxy bump
To know more about skin cancer, its treatment, and prevention, read this.
Keeping your skin healthy involves a combination of good habits and lifestyle choices. Here are some tips:
- Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out
- Apply sunscreen to protect your skin from excessive sun exposure
- Eat a balanced diet to obtain sufficient antioxidants and vitamins that are beneficial for skin recovery
- Cleanse your skin regularly to remove dirt, oil and impurities
- Get quality sleep each night to allow your skin to repair and regenerate
- Find ways to manage stress to avoid hormone imbalance that can affect skin health
If you are not feeling good about the skin you are in, consider seeing a dermatologist. Meet our dermatologist at Island Hospital.
You should also visit a dermatologist if you notice any of the following: changes in a mole or patch, stubborn acne, persistent itchy rashes, or any nail and scalp disorders.
