Dermatology

SPECIALTY

Dermatology

As the largest organ of our bodies, our skin does more than affect our outward appearance, it is also a shield against many diseases. Protecting our skin is vital for a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy skin is essential to a healthy life. We are dedicated to improving the health of your skin and are passionate about offering the better option in patient care. The skin is our biggest organ, and just like any other part of our body, it can become damaged. Therefore, caring for your skin is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

 

We offer specialty programs for rare diseases as well as excellent general dermatology. Our dermatologist manages the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, diseases, cancers and diseased conditions of the skin, fat, hair, nails as well as oral and genital membranes, including the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

 

We take the importance of healthy skin seriously. Every aspect of your care is carefully supervised by our Dermatologist.

 

The Dermatology Clinic in Island Hospital is a comprehensive skin care centre that evaluates and treats skin disorders. Our experienced dermatologist is ready to assist patients with general medical dermatology issues as well as specialising in surgery for skin cancer and a variety of aesthetic services and promotion of healthy skin.

 

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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

 

Register Now or Make An Inquiry if you have any more questions.