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Thursday, April 26, 2018

What to Expect With Your First Visit at the Dermatologist




These days, plenty of people need to consult a dermatologist. If you are a teen who has recently stepped into adolescents then visiting a dermatologist in Ahmedabad is seriously the best thing you can do in order to get a clear, blemish-less skin. It is totally understandable that often times people may not know what to expect at a dermatologist’s clinic. If you are one of those people who has never been to a skin specialist before, you might be thinking what may happen on your first visit at a dermatologist’s clinic. You don’t need to worry too much, because just by reading this blog, you will definitely get a gist as to what to expect when you first visit a dermatologist.

However, before you go to visit the clinic, you need to make sure that on the day of your appointment, your skin is nicely cleaned. If you are someone who applies makeup often, then don’t forget to remove it before you visit the specialist. By doing so, your dermatologist will be able to have a clear idea of what your skin type is like. Read on to know a few more things that you can expect when you first visit your dermatologist’s clinic.

1. Your dermatologist will ask you questions related to your past medical history

You don’t need to be scared or worried at all because your first visit to a dermatologist will be very similar to that of a general physician. Your skin specialist will ask you question related to your previous medical history, what kind of medicines you take right now, any major health problems you might have suffered, a little bit on your family medical history, etc. It is extremely crucial for you to reveal all your relevant medical history to your dermatologist so that it gets easier for him/her to treat your skin as well as possible. It may not seem so relevant to you but certain issues can still tend to your skin problem even when aren’t directly related to your skin. Another important thing that you must take care of before your first consultation is to note down all the existing ointments or any over-the-counter medications that you use or have tried in order to get rid of your skin issue. If you are currently on a medication for some other condition, say diarrhoea, then it is also important for you to carry your doctor’s prescriptions to your dermatologist. The chances are good that you'll get another prescription from your dermatologist, and it's important for he/she to know about your current medications, to avoid any complications.


2. Your dermatologist will check your facial skin for more than just pimples and zits
There is a good chance that you skin specialist may ask you to step out of your clothes and get into one of those comfortable clinical gowns so that he/she can have a better look at your skin. If the dermatologist thinks that your skin condition isn’t just limited to your face, and this is your first visit in the doctor’s clinic, then he/she may have to do a full body check up in order to spot other skin problems like unnatural zits, moles or puss. Even if you have just booked your appointment for your facial skin disorder, don’t feel out of place when your doctor decides to examine your other body parts. Always keep in mind that your specialist doctor only exists to help you out with all of your skin issues, including the ones that you aren’t already aware of.


4. Your dermatologist will offer you a prescription
After your skin specialist has had a thorough examination of your skin, he/she will likely prescribe an acne treatment for you. And if your doctor does not prescribe any medication, he/she would definitely offer you a do’s and don’ts pamphlet or may list down what to eat and what not to eat during the whole treatment. Don’t forget to ask your doctor the method of application and consumption of your medicines, because acne creams are usually supposed to be applied in a particular manner, and if it is not done like that, it may result in a serious allergic reaction on your skin. Ask your dermatologist how long would the treatment last; and if you have any major upcoming events, don’t forget to inform about them to the doctor, as it will only help you to get better and faster results.

5. You will be called for the next visit
Yes, I know how wonderful it would be if all it took was one single appointment and the right medication to get a clear, porcelain skin. However, that is not the case as acne does not go away that easily. Your skin specialist may take a few tries before finding the correct treatment, which would work for your acne. After your skin starts getting clear, any dermatologist Ahmedabad has in store for you will want to see you again, just to make sure that it does not come back.


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