Diagnosis and treatment of common and complex skin conditions.
Clinical dermatology covers the diagnosis and medical treatment of skin conditions, from acne and eczema to pigmentation and skin infections. Because the practice also carries out surgery, lesions that need removing or testing are handled in the same place rather than referred elsewhere.
The everyday conditions make up most of the work. Acne and its scarring, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infections, pigmentation problems such as melasma, and the changes that show up on skin with age and sun exposure.
Alongside those sit lesions that need a decision rather than a cream. Moles that have changed, cysts, lipomas, warts and skin tags. Deciding whether something can be watched, needs removing, or needs testing is the part where surgical training genuinely helps.
Most dermatology clinics refer surgical cases out. Here the assessment and the removal happen under the same roof, which shortens the pathway and avoids the awkward gap where a patient is told something needs excision and then has to start again somewhere else.
It also changes how excisions are planned. A lesion on the face removed with an eye to the final scar, closed along the natural skin tension lines, heals very differently from one removed without that consideration. That is a plastic surgery habit applied to routine dermatology.
Skin is examined properly, in good light, and often with a dermatoscope for pigmented lesions. History matters as much as appearance, particularly how long something has been present and whether it has changed.
Where a diagnosis is uncertain, a biopsy is taken rather than a guess made. That is the correct approach for any lesion that is changing, bleeding, or does not fit a clear pattern, and it is the one part of dermatology where waiting to see is a poor strategy.
| Factor | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Assessment, dermatoscopy and a written treatment plan |
| Investigations | Skin biopsy, scrapings or patch testing where indicated |
| Medical treatment | Prescribed topical or oral treatment, ongoing for some conditions |
| Procedures | Excision or removal of a lesion, priced by size and site |
| Follow up | Review visits to assess response and adjust treatment |
These pages answer the questions that most often come up alongside this one.
A standard consultation covers examination, dermatoscopy where needed, and a written plan. Investigations such as a biopsy and any procedures are charged separately. Costs are explained before anything is done.
Any mole that changes in size, shape or colour, that bleeds or itches persistently, or that looks different from your others should be examined. Changing is the key word. A mole that has looked the same for twenty years is far less concerning than one that changed this year.
Yes, any procedure that cuts skin leaves a mark. A small punch biopsy usually leaves a very small scar. Where a larger excision is needed, the incision is planned along natural skin lines to keep the scar as inconspicuous as possible.
It varies widely. Fungal infections respond in weeks. Acne usually needs two to three months before improvement is clear. Pigmentation and eczema are managed over longer periods with adjustment along the way. Realistic timelines are given at the first visit.
Consultations and most examinations are not. Biopsies and excisions are done under local anaesthetic, so there is a brief sting from the injection and nothing after that.
No. Dermatology consultations and minor procedures are outpatient. Only larger excisions requiring reconstruction would need theatre time, and that is arranged separately.
Bleeding, infection, scarring and, uncommonly, recurrence of the lesion. Numbness around the site can occur where a nerve branch runs close. All are explained before consent.
Outpatient consultations and medicines are generally not covered by Indian policies. Excision of a lesion requiring day-care or theatre may be, particularly where malignancy is suspected. Cover is confirmed before any procedure.
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Consultations at Kiran Hospital, Katargam, Surat. Outstation and NRI patients can request a video consultation before travelling.