What is a Dermatologist?

Dermatology is the medical science of diagnosing and treating skin diseases affecting the skin, hair and nails. It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects.

Dermatologists are medical specialists trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of all skin diseases including skin cancer.

The skin is the largest organ in the body and includes hair, nails, the wet areas of the mouth and genitals.

It takes ten years minimum to become a qualified dermatologist and requires medical training and then accredited specialty training, with four years to complete a Fellowship of the Australasian college of Dermatologists.

Conditions seen:

A/Prof Laura Scardamaglia sees a broad and comprehensive list of dermatological diseases in adults and children including;

Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Rosacea, Skin surveillance and checks, Skin cancer including Melanoma, Pigmentary disorders including Vitiligo, Scars, Urticaria, Vasculitis, all Blistering disorders including Pemphigus, Pemphigoid, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Mastocytosis, Lichen Planus and Oral Mucosal Diseases, Connective Tissues Diseases such as Lupus, Morphea and Scleroderma, Skin infections, Ulcers, Hair disorders, Genital disorders, Nail diseases, Birthmarks, Infantile Haemangiomas, all Vascular Anomalies and many other skin diseases.

Services offered:

1. Consultations to adults and children for all skin diseases

2. Consultations and advice for for skin surveillance, skin cancer diagnosis, prevention, and monitoring.

3. Skin biopsies

4. Skin excisons of benign and malignant lesions

5. Skin procedures using fine wire diathermy

6. Intralesional steroids

7. Ultraviolet light therapy for inflammatory diseases, pruritic conditions, and vitiligo

8. Advice and referral for cosmetic treatments

9. Latest information regarding trials at public hospitals attended

10. Referral to other specialists as requiredWrite your text here...

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