Or is there another type of doctor or specialist that does this type of testing?
My father died of skin cancer when he was 33 years old. I'm 25 now, with fair skin and freckles that i've had all my life and a few moles. I keep meaning to get myself checked, but I never have. Any information would be great!If I want to be screened for skin cancer, do I see a dermatologist?
I'm not sure the specifics, but I would see your family doctor if possible to have a check up, in order to get a referral screening with a dermatologist.
In the meantime, be sure to wear your sunscreen! I can't stress that enough.
If you're concerned about your moles, there are self screening tests here:
Specialists often recommend the ABCD rule in checking for melanomas. These letters come from the following steps:
* A symmetry. Moles are normally round. If a mole begins to take an unusual (asymmetric) shape, it may be cancerous.
* B order. A normal mole has a clear-cut border with the surrounding skin. A cancerous mole has an uneven border.
* C olor. Normal moles are tan or brown. A cancerous mole may be any mixture of red, white, blue, brown, purple, and/or black.
* D iameter. A normal mole is usually less than 5 millimeters (.25 inches) in diameter. Any mole that grows larger than that size may be cancerous.If I want to be screened for skin cancer, do I see a dermatologist?
A visit to your doctor will get you a referral to a dermatologist. You could maybe try to get in to see the one where your Brother went. I don't know where you live, but here in Aust, we have skin cancer clinics for which you need no referral and they bulk bill.
with your family history and your complexion you need to go see a dermotologists for sure. I need to go myself.
I had a lesion biopsied at a dermatologist just a bit ago. That's the person to see, yes. They sent it out to a lab, just as a family doctor would have. My family doctor referred me to her.
A dermatologist is a good idea.
If your brother lives near you, the doctor he went to would also be a good bet.
Monday, November 21, 2011
If I want to remove a big protruding mole beside my right eye, do I go to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist?
i would like to do it in Thailand. Anyone has done it before and would like to recommend their doctors? I really hope there wouldn't be any scars since its on my face.If I want to remove a big protruding mole beside my right eye, do I go to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist?
Well I would personally talk to your GP, they can probably tell you what kind of places and procedures to use and look out for. They may also be able to give you a quick fix at your local hospital instead of Thailand, but wherever.
Good luck
*Angel*If I want to remove a big protruding mole beside my right eye, do I go to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist?
dermatologist. i have a couple moles, myself, but the doctor i went to (for my foot) said to take it out by the root (via surgery) but it would leave a little crater-like divit in the skin. see what you want to do. i leave my moles alone because of the divits in my skin that they would leave if i got them out. plus i need a break from surgeries. i had a gallbladder taken out a couple months ago, and my dad says next time i need an operation, he'd let me die. jokingly of course, so don't judge him.
I would first go to a dermatologist to see what he has to say about that mole. He may recommend a plastic surgeon to remove it, but first the dermatologist may have to look at the mole to see if there could be any complications by removing it.
I'd think a ';big'; mole would require surgery, so see a plastic surgeon. Dermatologists are more for freezing off small wart, skin rashes, etc.
Good luck!
dermatologist
You'd go to a plastic surgeon.
Well I would personally talk to your GP, they can probably tell you what kind of places and procedures to use and look out for. They may also be able to give you a quick fix at your local hospital instead of Thailand, but wherever.
Good luck
*Angel*If I want to remove a big protruding mole beside my right eye, do I go to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist?
dermatologist. i have a couple moles, myself, but the doctor i went to (for my foot) said to take it out by the root (via surgery) but it would leave a little crater-like divit in the skin. see what you want to do. i leave my moles alone because of the divits in my skin that they would leave if i got them out. plus i need a break from surgeries. i had a gallbladder taken out a couple months ago, and my dad says next time i need an operation, he'd let me die. jokingly of course, so don't judge him.
I would first go to a dermatologist to see what he has to say about that mole. He may recommend a plastic surgeon to remove it, but first the dermatologist may have to look at the mole to see if there could be any complications by removing it.
I'd think a ';big'; mole would require surgery, so see a plastic surgeon. Dermatologists are more for freezing off small wart, skin rashes, etc.
Good luck!
dermatologist
You'd go to a plastic surgeon.
My dermatologist just prescribed me Retin-A-Micro and I'm breaking out really bad. What make-up can I use?
to cover it up and how can I hide my scars really good? Is there a way I can make them not visible at all?My dermatologist just prescribed me Retin-A-Micro and I'm breaking out really bad. What make-up can I use?
Retin A does that. you break out real bad for 1-2 weeks then it goes away for good. I've been on it for almost 2 years and my skin is so much better than before. all i can say is stick it out and it won't last much longer. Make-up will probably only irritate it and make it worse.My dermatologist just prescribed me Retin-A-Micro and I'm breaking out really bad. What make-up can I use?
i don't know, wish you l o l.
my wife uses Bare Minerals, and she looks OOH SOOO HOT!!!
Well I don't think anything would make every blemish completley gone =D
But my sister uses the Retin-A also! She uses ( and so do I ) Bare Minerals. Its super light, but has AMAZING coverage. She has bad acne sometimes and it makes it look soo much better, sometimes you can even hardly tell it's there. And, You can hardly tell she is wearking makeup because its so light and natural. They sell it at Sephora in a starters kit for about 60$ But its worth it. They also have many different shades. It works wonders, trust me =]
Hope I helped! :]
Don't put makeup on your face just yet. Your skin is reacting to it because it is not used to Retin-A. That's some very powerful stuff.
Give it another week for your skin to get used to it. Then, the makeup world is yours for the taking
:)
Yes, dermablend is a great line of makeup available at Macy's stores. It works amazingly well. However, if you want the beak outs to get better, I'd suggest no makeup at all. I know it's hard, but time will improve the situation. I am also on Retin-A micro, and have been on it for a while. I do not wear any makeup anymore. My skin has improved wonders. Hope this helps!
MAC is good coverage, and doesn't clog. Jane Iredale is nice too but the coverage isnt good. It is very healthy for your skin though.
Retin A does that. you break out real bad for 1-2 weeks then it goes away for good. I've been on it for almost 2 years and my skin is so much better than before. all i can say is stick it out and it won't last much longer. Make-up will probably only irritate it and make it worse.My dermatologist just prescribed me Retin-A-Micro and I'm breaking out really bad. What make-up can I use?
i don't know, wish you l o l.
my wife uses Bare Minerals, and she looks OOH SOOO HOT!!!
Well I don't think anything would make every blemish completley gone =D
But my sister uses the Retin-A also! She uses ( and so do I ) Bare Minerals. Its super light, but has AMAZING coverage. She has bad acne sometimes and it makes it look soo much better, sometimes you can even hardly tell it's there. And, You can hardly tell she is wearking makeup because its so light and natural. They sell it at Sephora in a starters kit for about 60$ But its worth it. They also have many different shades. It works wonders, trust me =]
Hope I helped! :]
Don't put makeup on your face just yet. Your skin is reacting to it because it is not used to Retin-A. That's some very powerful stuff.
Give it another week for your skin to get used to it. Then, the makeup world is yours for the taking
:)
Yes, dermablend is a great line of makeup available at Macy's stores. It works amazingly well. However, if you want the beak outs to get better, I'd suggest no makeup at all. I know it's hard, but time will improve the situation. I am also on Retin-A micro, and have been on it for a while. I do not wear any makeup anymore. My skin has improved wonders. Hope this helps!
MAC is good coverage, and doesn't clog. Jane Iredale is nice too but the coverage isnt good. It is very healthy for your skin though.
Monday, August 23, 2010
What should i expect from the dermatologist?
i am very nervous about going for the first time, i hav acne scars all over my face which is officially ruined and i am terrified of the thought of going to someone to look at my nasty face without my makeup...i haven't gone without my makeup in public for three years!! Any advice?? Could anyone give me a thorough run through of how it will be??What should i expect from the dermatologist?
You will walk in and fill out your fourms in the waiting area. Then you will get called back and a medical assitant will do their usual questionare ';why are you here'; stuff then the doctor will enter. He/She will notice the issue immediately and ask you about it. They will put on gloves and examine the face closely.
After that is done, you can discuss treatment options for your scars.
Don't be worried about going to the derm. They are specially trained to help you with your skin issues and I am sure they have seen everything. I have been to 3 in my 4 year quest to fight acne and I am glad I went to a derm.
I hope this helped..best of wishes
You will walk in and fill out your fourms in the waiting area. Then you will get called back and a medical assitant will do their usual questionare ';why are you here'; stuff then the doctor will enter. He/She will notice the issue immediately and ask you about it. They will put on gloves and examine the face closely.
After that is done, you can discuss treatment options for your scars.
Don't be worried about going to the derm. They are specially trained to help you with your skin issues and I am sure they have seen everything. I have been to 3 in my 4 year quest to fight acne and I am glad I went to a derm.
I hope this helped..best of wishes
What should I major in college if I want to be a Dermatologist (Doctor)?
What should I major in college if I want to be a Dermatologist (Doctor)?
And if i change my mind after i get my bachelors degree can i be a physician assistant?
P.S= how much money does a dermatologist make?What should I major in college if I want to be a Dermatologist (Doctor)?
Electric EngineeringWhat should I major in college if I want to be a Dermatologist (Doctor)?
The obvious answer would be to do your undergrad in Pre-Med. However, that may not be the best idea.
I was looking to enroll in Med school about 3 years ago when I was 30. I did my undergrad in Electrical Engineering and I was concerned about my undergrad choice having a negative impact on my chances of getting into Med School.
I called two Medical schools and talked with their admissions departments. Once of the things that I found out that really shocked me is that both of the schools I spoke with make it a point to go out of their way and recruit some students who were not Pre-Med majors. They do this to ensure a class of students with a diverse educational background, thus having a student body where people think differently. The schools still seeked students with undergrad majors from science fields, so having an EE degree met their requirements.
I was told that one of the most important factors in determining admission was a prospective students performance on the MCATs.
Personally, I'd pick about 5 medical schools you think you'd like to attend and call them. Find out what the admissions board looks for in their incoming student body. Based on what you find out, decide on a major that you enjoy and will find you good paying work in the event you don't make it in Med School or you change your mind. If you study Pre-Med and decide Med School isn't for you, what job prospects do you have? Maybe a 4 year BS degree in Nursing might get you into Med School yet at the same time offer a great safety net if you change your mind.
In terms of getting a PA degree, a PA degree is a Master's program where a MD/DO is a Doctorate degree. You can get a PA degree in about 24 to 30 months if you go full time (whereas a MD/DO is 4 years of schooling, up to several years for your specialty training, plus several years as a resident where you get worked to death for $40K a year).
The money for being a doctor isn't as great as one might think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean wage for a Physician with no seperate classification (dermatologist isn't classified seperately) is about $155K per year. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291069鈥?/a>
Another thing you might want to do is if you have a decent relationship with your family doctor or even if s/he seems like a nice person, call their office up and offer to take them to lunch to talk about their career choice. You can also bring up what they though of medical school the next time you go to the doctor. I asked my Primiary Care Physician when I was thinking about going to medical school. My doc is a DO and he said that if he were to do it all over again, he would have gone through a PA program rather than going through the entire medical program.
Best of luck to you!
1st you have to know that after you get your bachelors degree which will take you 4 years you have about 4 MORE years of medical school to do. AND then you have about 2 more years of school to do if you specialize in a different field of medicine.
But if you really want to do this i would major in biology or chemistry. Your university might tell you to go pre-med though
I just found out that to be in any medical position you can major in anything as long as you have the classes that are required to get into Med School. You can look up medical school requirement (heres a link to one http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school鈥?/a> and it'll give you a list or if you have a school in mind you can go to the schools website and check their requirement. As for how much they make, I'm not sure,
if you are gonna be one u need to pay a tenion in your classes cuse some arent good like my i want a new on but is a dermatolgist a skin doctor(idk im only 13) i have one
Medication, and biology.
dermatologist make a good amount for a treatment.
Pre-Med, lots of money. You can look up estimated salaries for your area on the US Department of Labor website.
you should first major in the sciences.
biology
Pre Medeyeshadow
And if i change my mind after i get my bachelors degree can i be a physician assistant?
P.S= how much money does a dermatologist make?What should I major in college if I want to be a Dermatologist (Doctor)?
Electric EngineeringWhat should I major in college if I want to be a Dermatologist (Doctor)?
The obvious answer would be to do your undergrad in Pre-Med. However, that may not be the best idea.
I was looking to enroll in Med school about 3 years ago when I was 30. I did my undergrad in Electrical Engineering and I was concerned about my undergrad choice having a negative impact on my chances of getting into Med School.
I called two Medical schools and talked with their admissions departments. Once of the things that I found out that really shocked me is that both of the schools I spoke with make it a point to go out of their way and recruit some students who were not Pre-Med majors. They do this to ensure a class of students with a diverse educational background, thus having a student body where people think differently. The schools still seeked students with undergrad majors from science fields, so having an EE degree met their requirements.
I was told that one of the most important factors in determining admission was a prospective students performance on the MCATs.
Personally, I'd pick about 5 medical schools you think you'd like to attend and call them. Find out what the admissions board looks for in their incoming student body. Based on what you find out, decide on a major that you enjoy and will find you good paying work in the event you don't make it in Med School or you change your mind. If you study Pre-Med and decide Med School isn't for you, what job prospects do you have? Maybe a 4 year BS degree in Nursing might get you into Med School yet at the same time offer a great safety net if you change your mind.
In terms of getting a PA degree, a PA degree is a Master's program where a MD/DO is a Doctorate degree. You can get a PA degree in about 24 to 30 months if you go full time (whereas a MD/DO is 4 years of schooling, up to several years for your specialty training, plus several years as a resident where you get worked to death for $40K a year).
The money for being a doctor isn't as great as one might think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean wage for a Physician with no seperate classification (dermatologist isn't classified seperately) is about $155K per year. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291069鈥?/a>
Another thing you might want to do is if you have a decent relationship with your family doctor or even if s/he seems like a nice person, call their office up and offer to take them to lunch to talk about their career choice. You can also bring up what they though of medical school the next time you go to the doctor. I asked my Primiary Care Physician when I was thinking about going to medical school. My doc is a DO and he said that if he were to do it all over again, he would have gone through a PA program rather than going through the entire medical program.
Best of luck to you!
1st you have to know that after you get your bachelors degree which will take you 4 years you have about 4 MORE years of medical school to do. AND then you have about 2 more years of school to do if you specialize in a different field of medicine.
But if you really want to do this i would major in biology or chemistry. Your university might tell you to go pre-med though
I just found out that to be in any medical position you can major in anything as long as you have the classes that are required to get into Med School. You can look up medical school requirement (heres a link to one http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school鈥?/a> and it'll give you a list or if you have a school in mind you can go to the schools website and check their requirement. As for how much they make, I'm not sure,
if you are gonna be one u need to pay a tenion in your classes cuse some arent good like my i want a new on but is a dermatolgist a skin doctor(idk im only 13) i have one
Medication, and biology.
dermatologist make a good amount for a treatment.
Pre-Med, lots of money. You can look up estimated salaries for your area on the US Department of Labor website.
you should first major in the sciences.
biology
Pre Med
Can anyone recommend a London based dermatologist specializing in black skin?
I have been living in London for two years now and I'm having the hardest time finding a dermatologist or aesthetician with experience caring for black skin鈥攎y main concern is hyperpigmentation. I live in Central London so doctors in Zones 1-3 would be ideal.Can anyone recommend a London based dermatologist specializing in black skin?
I'd recommend you try posting your question at the site below.
I also found this post at another site:
'Try the Laser Treatment clinic they specialize in Black skin. Their number is 08451 30 35 36 or 0207 307 8747. They are based at Harley Street London. And they are also relitively cheap.'
HTH : )Can anyone recommend a London based dermatologist specializing in black skin?
sorry i sure dont
I'd recommend you try posting your question at the site below.
I also found this post at another site:
'Try the Laser Treatment clinic they specialize in Black skin. Their number is 08451 30 35 36 or 0207 307 8747. They are based at Harley Street London. And they are also relitively cheap.'
HTH : )Can anyone recommend a London based dermatologist specializing in black skin?
sorry i sure dont
Is it common for a dermatologist to not be available after hours?
I was being treated for a staph infection above my eyelid and was on my last day of antibiotics (on a thursday) so I called her office and they said she was out until Monday. The infection was still present and I wasn't sure if I needed to continue on antibiotics or what.
The receptionist said she didn't take calls after hours because she was a dermatologist and her patients didn't have emergencies so no one was on call for her either.
Should I find a new doctor?Is it common for a dermatologist to not be available after hours?
Antibiotics are still working in the body even after you've completed the medication; has the condition at least improved?
The receptionist is correct, dermatologic conditions are not emergencies that require immediate care. If you are that concerned, go to the Emergency Room or call your Ophthalmologist.
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My son had cellulitis near his eye, and our primary Dr. gave him an antibiotic shot in his @$$, plus a prescription for oral antibiotics; and then referred us to our ophthalmologist for follow-up. I still don't understand why you are seeing a dermatologist for an eye infection.
Even for plastic surgery, the Drs. are on-call for emergencies such as facial injuries that require stitching or reconstruction. After surgery, you should be on antibiotics as a preventative; and again, it is unlikely that you would have a life-or-death emergency following that. The same for skin cancer -- it is an ongoing treatment that takes time.
If you really feel that your condition will result in loss of the eye or your life before Monday, then go to the Emergency Room and have them call your Dermatologist.Is it common for a dermatologist to not be available after hours?
I see (pun intended - LOL!); and again, if your infection crossed to the bloodstream, it would no longer be a dermatologic issue and she'd refer you to the E.R. for prompt treatment. I hope you are recovering nicely - take care! Report Abuse
I would find a different doctor, one that does have patients with emergencies so she is available at off hours.
IT'S OUR FATE TO WAIT FOR THESE doctors
I would find a new doctor.
yaa u have too
The receptionist said she didn't take calls after hours because she was a dermatologist and her patients didn't have emergencies so no one was on call for her either.
Should I find a new doctor?Is it common for a dermatologist to not be available after hours?
Antibiotics are still working in the body even after you've completed the medication; has the condition at least improved?
The receptionist is correct, dermatologic conditions are not emergencies that require immediate care. If you are that concerned, go to the Emergency Room or call your Ophthalmologist.
鈥?ADDENDUM 鈥?br>
My son had cellulitis near his eye, and our primary Dr. gave him an antibiotic shot in his @$$, plus a prescription for oral antibiotics; and then referred us to our ophthalmologist for follow-up. I still don't understand why you are seeing a dermatologist for an eye infection.
Even for plastic surgery, the Drs. are on-call for emergencies such as facial injuries that require stitching or reconstruction. After surgery, you should be on antibiotics as a preventative; and again, it is unlikely that you would have a life-or-death emergency following that. The same for skin cancer -- it is an ongoing treatment that takes time.
If you really feel that your condition will result in loss of the eye or your life before Monday, then go to the Emergency Room and have them call your Dermatologist.Is it common for a dermatologist to not be available after hours?
I see (pun intended - LOL!); and again, if your infection crossed to the bloodstream, it would no longer be a dermatologic issue and she'd refer you to the E.R. for prompt treatment. I hope you are recovering nicely - take care! Report Abuse
I would find a different doctor, one that does have patients with emergencies so she is available at off hours.
IT'S OUR FATE TO WAIT FOR THESE doctors
I would find a new doctor.
yaa u have too
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