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What is a dermatologist?
Dermatologists are doctors who specialize in skin care and diseases. They receive training to help keep skin healthy and to treat skin problems.
What happens during a visit to a dermatologist?
When you visit a dermatologist, you probably will be with a guardian during your visit. The guardian can be your parent or caregiver, who can help answer questions the dermatologist asks. Your guardian can also help you feel better about the visit. You can expect several things during your visit:
Depending on how much information your dermatologist has about you, he or she may do the following:
- Ask you about yourself, you skin problem and your concerns. This is a good time to tell the doctor about any itching, burning or redness on your skin.
- Perform a physical exam. This is when the doctor will look very closely at your skin.
- Test for anything that relates to the problem. This may include taking a sample of tissue, so that the doctor can determine what is causing the irritation.
- Explain the condition, treatment options and side effects of the medicine. You or your guardian may ask the doctor more questions about the treatments and side effects.
- Tell your guardian about the cost and time of the treatment. You may need to return for more visits to the dermatologist. Sometimes, most of the treatment can be done at home to get rid of the lesions.
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