Medical dermatology
Medical dermatology is a well-known practice. However, when you think about medical dermatology, skin care is probably the first thing that comes to mind. While this comprises a large part of medical dermatology, there’s actually more to this discipline of medicine. Did you know that treatment of ailments related to hair and nails is an important component of medical dermatology?
The hair, scalp, and nails are closely related to the skin, and can be affected by many skin disorders. For this reason, treatment of these areas falls under the purview of medical dermatology.
Issues and treatment for hair and nails
There are a myriad of ailments and illnesses related to the hair and nails which a dermatologist can help you treat. Some of these include:
- Fungal infections of the scalp and nails
- Ingrown nails
- Hair loss
- Dark spots on the nails
- Growths, warts, or cysts on or around the nails
- Ridges, pits, and discoloration in the nails
- More
These conditions are closely related to skin disorders, which makes it ideal for them to be treated by your dermatologist. In some cases, these conditions can be symptoms of a skin disorder (for example, a growth in the nail area could be a tumor related to skin cancer). A medical dermatologist is able to prescribe medicine or perform procedures to treat these conditions.
When to see your Charlotte dermatologist
Firstly, it is important to visit a dermatologist at least yearly for a checkup as part of your regular health care maintenance. If you are not doing this already, you should schedule an appointment with your Charlotte dermatologist.
If you are having issues or concerns with your hair, skin, or nails, don’t wait for your annual appointment to address these with your dermatologist. Make an appointment immediately to address your specific concerns.
Some of the hair and nail symptoms which might prompt a visit to the dermatologist include sudden, increasing, or unexplained hair loss; dandruff or itchy scalp that does not respond to over the counter treatment; discoloration, lines or ridges in nails; and more. When in doubt, it makes sense to schedule an appointment- otherwise, you might miss the opportunity to treat something potentially serious.
Choosing your Charlotte dermatologist– Dr. Sasha Haberle, Metrolina Dermatology
The experienced team at Metrolina Dermatology are foremost in the field of medical dermatology, including skin, hair, and nail ailments. South Charlotte dermatologist and Fellowship trained Mohs surgeon Dr. Haberle and her team are well recognized as experts in the fields of cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatological care.If you are having problems with your hair, nail or skin, don’t wait to seek treatment. Call Metrolina Dermatology today to set up your initial appointment.
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