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Dermatologists in Australia

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Latest Dermatologists Recommendations

Lasertech

by sharyn on 12 Sep 2010

"Lasertech has the latest technology for hair and tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation and experienced staff. Their results albums are great testimony, myself and many friends enjoy the safety and professional relationship for all our anti aging skin care requirements without surgery. I have enjoyed the Medi Spa experience that was amazing, on a beautiful relaxing ambiance and a well hidden retreat that is simply beautiful. " (more)

Dermatologists in Adelaide, SA

Adelaide Skin and Eye Clinic: Dr Karen Koh

by Mark on 30 Aug 2010

"Doctor Karen Koh has assisted me in controlling my psoriasis in just under 9 months. This is something that I have been living with for 15 years. I have been dealing with the frustration of trying numerous creams and fads, coupled with the looks of the public that do not understand what the red patches are covering your body. My first visit to Karen put me at ease as Karen displayed empathy and a genuine desire to help get my skin problem back under control. I want to shout this out to everyone so that they too can seek relief from this often painful condition. I would definitely recommend Doctor Karen Koh and her services. " (more)

Dermatologists in Adelaide, SA

Jopp-McKay Andrea Dr

by Rod on 11 Jun 2009

"I can commend Andrea's thoroughness and diligence. Personal attention beats mass screening facilities any day. " (more)

Dermatologists in Sydney, NSW

USER GUIDE TO Dermatologists

A dermatologist is a qualified skin doctor who has obtained qualifications to specialize in the care of the skin and the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, scalp and nails. A dermatologist is also knowledgeable in the management of some cosmetic skin disorders such as hair loss and scars.

There are several subspecialties in dermatology and these include:

Cosmetic dermatology. Cosmetic procedures are usually performed. Most dermatologists limit their practices to minimally invasive procedures.
Dermatopathology. Dermatologists specialize in the pathology or the study and diagnosis of diseases of the skin.
Immunodermatology. This field specializes in the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases such as lupus and bullous pemphigoid.
Mohs surgery. This focuses on the excision of skin cancers using tissue-sparing techniques.
Pediatric dermatology. This field encompasses skin diseases in the pediatric population.
Teledermatology. Telecommunication techniques are used to exchange medical information via all kinds of media.

How to choose the right dermatologist

There are a lot of dermatologists in Australia. Finding the right dermatologist for you and your skin concerns can be a frustrating task. The best way to choose the right dermatologist for you is to do the following:

First and foremost, know what your skin needs to have a clear idea of what kind of dermatologist is suitable for you.
Ask your family physician for any referrals. He may know of specialized treatments and practices you may have missed in your research.
Ask questions. Regular questions like if your insurance is acceptable, location, and patient referrals would give you a very good idea if your skin doctor is qualified or not.
Know is subspecialty. There are several subspecialties in this branch of medicine and knowing his subspecialty might prove wise to avoid any wrong diagnosis or treatment.
Know if the dermatologist has current certification. The dermatologist must be recognized by the Australasian College of Dermatologists.