subject: Top Five Reasons To Visit Your Dermatologist [print this page] Skin care has become an area of concern for many people. Television and print ads constantly promote the benefits of an increasingly larger number of skin care products. Environmentalists remind people on a daily basis of the harmful rays raining down on earth. Evidence suggests that global warming could indeed be part of the problem our exposed skin faces.
Most people are accustomed to visiting their primary physicians or dentists periodically. But except for teenagers who have age related acne problems, rarely utilize a dermatologist. That is slowly changing as we are becoming more aware of skin issues that skin specialists can actually heal. As a result, more people are visiting their dermatologists for many conditions, including these.
1.) If a spot suddenly appears or a mole shows signs of change or discolouration, have that spot checked by your dermatologist. That is often a sign of skin cancer. While skin cancer is easily treated in its initial phases, prolonged neglect of the issue can lead to serious consequences. Don't take any chances.
2.) Do you have a history of sunburn in the present time, or did you during your youthful sun-worshipping days? If so, make it a point to visit a dermatologist so that he can set a basis of comparison for any future flare ups and discoloration of your moles and freckles. Ask your doctor to take a note of your potential trouble spots and have him monitor them in the future.
3.) Certain chronic skin conditions should be watched carefully by your doctor. While many of these conditions can be treated with over the counter concoctions, some will need ongoing help and more powerful medications and may require attention and proper treatment forever.
4.) Acne is something that is often regarded as strictly a teen age condition. But often adults suffer from it as well. Your dermatologist has many successful treatments available to treat varying degrees of acne. Don't be embarrassed about adult acne. It is more common than you might believe.
5.) If you have cosmetic issues that you want to address, your dermatologist is the person to see. He can perform chemical peels and inject botox to fill out facial low spots and dents. Dermatologists can also treat conditions such as varicose and spider veins. Tough problems like removing tattoos and scar tissue are areas that dermatologists have good success with.
Remember that skin is a living organ. It is the packaging that keeps you all together. If you take care of your skin, you can maintain a healthy youthful look for many years.
