Dr. Vishal Chugh

A: A dermatologist doctor is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and management of problems related to skin, nails, and hair. They also provide advice in taking care of normal skin and keeping it healthy.

A: You can consult a dermatologist if you have: Severe acne Dryness of skin Hair loss Scars Fungal infections Skin allergies Eczema Lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory autoimmune disease) Psoriasis (scaly, red patches on the skin) Ingrown toenails Rosacea (redness on the face) Shingles Warts Diagnosis of skin cancer

A: A dermatologist is trained for laser treatment of skin problems. Hence, a dermatologist can be consulted if you wish to do laser treatment for problems such as reducing scars or wrinkles, removing unwanted hair, tattoos, or skin discolourations, decreasing acne, improving the tone of the skin, and restoring skin collagen.

A: Some of the services provided by dermatologist include: Medications that are applied externally, injected, or those taken orally Skin biopsies Injections such as botox or fillers Cryotherapy Micro-dermabrasion Laser surgery Chemical peels Restoration and elimination of excess hair Excision surgery Ultraviolet light therapy Skin grafting Liposuction

A: A cosmetologist is an expert in beautifying hair, nails, and skin. They involve in personal care services such as botox, fillers, liposuction, etc that help improve aesthetics. A dermatologist is a healthcare professional who helps in diagnosing and providing treatment to disorders of the hair, nails, and skin such as eczema, fungal infections, and dermatitis.