Dermatology

Dermatology, defined as the science of skin, is a medical discipline that deals with diseases of the skin and their treatment. In this field, all kinds of skin disorders, which is a vital organ for the human body, are examined and treated.

Known as "cildiye" among the public, dermatology also plays an effective role in diagnosing and treating skin appendages (hair, nails, sweat glands), mucous regions such as the mouth, and sexually transmitted diseases. Dermatologists, specialized in topics such as the general structure and functions of the skin, maintaining the integrity and health of the skin, allergic skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, infectious diseases, hair and nail diseases, neoplastic diseases, and dermatological signs of certain metabolic and systemic diseases, work for public health with the knowledge and skills they acquire. Dermatologists, fully equipped in all areas from the most common to rare skin diseases, aim to restore patients' health, collaborating with other specialties when necessary. Dermatologists play an effective role in diagnosing and treating skin diseases that can be observed at every age, from infancy to adulthood, and they apply personalized treatment methods.

What Diseases Does Dermatology Treat?

Some skin diseases that should be referred to dermatology departments of hospitals as soon as they are noticed can be prevented in short periods with simple medication, while others require long-term treatments. The main diseases that dermatologists diagnose and treat include:

• Acne
• Pruritus (Itching)
• Urticaria (Hives)
• Parasite-related skin diseases (lice, scabies, etc.)
• Fungal diseases (nail, foot, hand, body, genital area, scalp, etc.)
• Eczema disorders (contact dermatitis, seborrheic eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc.)
• Psoriasis, lichen, and similar dermatitis
• Hair diseases (dandruff, scalp eczema, genetic hair loss, etc.)
• Behçet's disease
• Bullous diseases
• Benign and malignant skin tumors
• Connective tissue diseases
• Pigmentation disorders (sun spots, vitiligo, freckles, etc.)
• Infectious/rash diseases (scarlet fever, rubella, chickenpox, shingles, etc.)
• Allergic skin diseases (insect bites, food allergies, drug allergies, etc.)
• Sexually transmitted diseases (genital warts, herpes, syphilis, etc.)
• Sun allergy
• Hirsutism (excessive hair growth)
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Corns and warts
• Moles
• Vascular skin diseases
• Nail diseases
• Lip, tongue, and oral diseases (canker sores, cold sores, and other oral conditions)
• Skin diseases due to nutritional and metabolic disorders
• Psychological skin diseases
• Skin symptoms in systemic diseases
• Genetic skin diseases
• Conditions caused by physical factors (reactions to heat or cold, foreign body reactions, etc.)

The skin, being the largest organ in the body, can be vulnerable to many diseases due to external factors. Some skin diseases can cause unwanted aesthetic and cosmetic appearances, and even lead to psychological problems due to the physical appearance. The skin, which maintains water balance, acts as a shield against ultraviolet rays from the sun, regulates body temperature, and most importantly, ensures the continuation of life, is of utmost importance for human survival. For this reason, dermatologists play a role in diagnosing and treating many other diseases as well. Some diagnostic and treatment methods applied in dermatology are:

• Skin Biopsy: A procedure where tissue samples of various sizes are taken from the affected area to confirm a diagnosis. The material taken is sent to pathology for examination, and the procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
• Cryotherapy: A freezing technique used to treat skin lesions. It is applied with liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees and is used in the treatment of warts, skin cancers, calluses, sun spots, genital warts, and molluscum contagiosum.
• Electrocauterization: A method that uses electric current to create tissue damage for the purpose of treating lesions or stopping bleeding. It is used in the treatment of skin tags, warts, sebaceous hyperplasia, pyogenic granuloma, seborrheic keratosis, and other diseases.
• Dermatoscopy: With a dermatoscopic examination, moles, non-pigmented lesions, as well as abnormal structures in the skin, parasites, skin tumors, and diseases related to blood vessels can be observed in detail.
• Body Mole Mapping: Body mole mapping, which even healthy individuals should have regularly, plays a major role in early diagnosis of skin cancers.
• Allergy Tests: Prick (puncture test) and patch (patch test) are used to identify the cause and severity of allergic reactions in individuals suspected of having allergies.
• Phototherapy: Known as light therapy, phototherapy can be used in the treatment of unexplained itching, vitiligo, and psoriasis.

Dermocosmetic Procedures

• Botulinum Toxin Application: Used in the treatment of wrinkles, as well as excessive sweating in the palms, soles, and underarms.
• PRP Treatment: Platelet-rich plasma therapy used for various skin conditions.
• Chemical Peeling Applications: Procedures involving the application of solutions to the skin to remove unwanted spots, rejuvenate the skin, eliminate acne scars, and improve appearance.
• Filler Applications
• Mesotherapy: A method used for the treatment of skin cracks, cellulite problems, sun spots, hair loss, and other conditions by injecting minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes into the skin in different combinations.

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