Dermatology

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with various ailments of skin, hair, nail and mucous membrane. The abnormal conditions reflected on skin, hair, nail are diagnosed and treated by a Dermatologist either by medication or surgical procedures. A Dermatologist must possess an in depth clinical knowledge about various internal health problems that trigger skin diseases. Acne, pimples, Dermatitis and Eczema, skin allergy, nail infections, fungal infection, Vitiligo, Psoriasis and skin cancer are some of the diseases treated by a dermatologist.

Sub - Specialities of Dermatology

1. Cosmetic Dermatology: Dermatologists often perform cosmetic (minimally invasive) surgery which include ‘Botulinum Toxin’, ‘Fillers’, ‘Laser Surgery’, Face lift’, ‘Liposuction’, and Blepharoplasty.
2. Trichology: This field of Dermatology deals with problems related to hair loss, hair abnormalities, scalp changes and hypertrichosis.
3. Dermatopathology: Dermatopathology is involved with the pathological tests of the skin.
4. Immunodermatology: Immunodermatology covers skin diseases that develop due to immunity disorder. These skin diseases are Lupus, Bullous, Pemphigoid, and Pemphigus Vulgaris etc. Diseases which affect the epithelial organs such as skin, mucous membrane, gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts require immunodermatogy testing to know the exact reason behind the disease. Immunodermatology tests are done on the skin and the tissue.
5. Paediatric Dermatology: Paediatric Dermatologists treat skin diseases in neonates/children. The children and neonates often suffer from hereditary skin diseases and Genodermatoses.

Dermatology Treatment

Dermatologists use numerous treatment procedures to treat and cure skin problems. Some of these procedures are:

1. Laser Therapy: It is done to manage birth marks, skin disorders like Vitiligo, for tattoo removal, cosmetic resurfacing and rejuvenation.
2. Chemical Peels: This is used to treat acne, Melasma, and sun damage.
3. Allergy Testing: It is done to know the cause of certain allergy. Patch Testing is done to treat contact dermatitis.
4. Cryosurgery: This procedure is done to remove warts and to treat skin cancer.
5. Photodynamic Therapy: To treat skin cancer and precancerous growth.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology is the study and application of non-surgical skin care treatments like Microdermabrasion, micro-current or non-surgical face lift, cosmetic electro therapy treatment such as galvanic current, LED treatment and micro-balding.

Procedures include treatment for:-

1. Acne
2. Pimples
3. Wrinkles
4. Dark spots
5. Hair removal.

The job of a cosmetologist is therefore more like a catalyst that brings about changes in personality and appearance.

Cosmetology Treatment in CURA

CURA multi speciality hospital, Bangalore boasts of a state of the art skin clinic. The Dermatology department in CURA, is equipped with the most advanced technologies to carry out all the dermatological treatment procedures. The operation theatres and diagnostic laboratories in CURA have all the advanced machines and tools to facilitate the treatment procedures. With years of experience, our dermatologists are successfully performing dermatological procedures and offering the best treatments to help patients get over their skin related issues.

Our renowned cosmetologists are well trained and are very efficient. In a very congenial atmosphere, the cosmetologists perform various skin care procedures to bring in new appearance to their patients. With utmost sincerity and dedication our cosmetologists are constantly striving at rendering their best services to bring smile on the patients and their families.