Skin, hair and nail conditions, explained
What each condition is, what causes it, what the guidelines recommend and what a consultation costs at Smart Care Polyclinic in Deira — AED 125 with the specialist dermatologist, no referral needed.
Acne and Acne Scarring Treatment in Dubaiteenage and adult acne, and the marks it leavesAcne and acne scarring treated by a specialist dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. What causes it, what the 2024 guideline recommends, and how scars heal.Eczema and Dermatitis Treatment in Dubaidry, itchy, inflamed skin in adults and childrenEczema and dermatitis in adults and children, treated by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. What the 2023 guideline recommends and what makes it worse.Psoriasis Treatment in Dubaiscaly plaques on skin, scalp or nails; joint pain with themPsoriasis assessed and treated by a specialist dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. What it is, how severity is graded, and what the guideline recommends first.Rosacea and Facial Redness Treatment in Dubaiflushing, persistent redness, bumps and visible vessels on the faceRosacea and persistent facial redness treated by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. What triggers it and which treatments the Cochrane review supports.Pigmentation and Melasma Treatment in Dubaimelasma, sun spots, marks left by acne or a rashMelasma, sun spots and post-inflammatory pigmentation assessed by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. Causes, what works, and why sunscreen comes first.Hair Loss and Scalp Conditions: Dermatologist in Dubaithinning, shedding, patches, dandruff, itchy or flaking scalpHair loss and scalp conditions assessed by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. The types, the blood tests that matter, and what the evidence supports.Fungal Skin and Nail Infections: Treatment in Dubaiitchy ring-shaped rashes, peeling feet, thick or yellow nailsFungal skin and nail infections diagnosed and treated in Deira, Dubai. Ringworm, athlete's foot, skin yeast, and what actually cures a fungal nail.Mole Checks and Skin Lesion Assessment in Dubainew, changing or unusual moles; anyone with many moles or a family historyMole checks and skin lesion assessment by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. The ABCDE signs, what a dermatoscope shows, and when a mole is removed.Minor Surgical Removal of Skin Lesions in Dubaimoles, cysts, lipomas and other lumps needing removal or diagnosisMinor surgical removal of moles, cysts and skin lesions under local anaesthetic in Deira, Dubai, with histology on every specimen. What to expect.Warts, Skin Tags and Cysts: Treatment in Dubaiwarts and verrucas, skin tags, sebaceous and other cystsWarts, verrucas, skin tags and cysts treated by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. What each is, what the Cochrane review found for warts, and removal.Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Assessment in Dubaisweating that interferes with work, clothes or confidenceExcessive sweating of the underarms, hands, feet or face assessed by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. Causes, stepwise treatments, and where Botox fits.Skin Allergy Assessment and Patch Testing in Dubaihives, rashes from products or jewellery, unexplained itchSkin allergy and contact dermatitis assessed by a dermatologist in Deira, Dubai. Hives versus contact allergy, and when patch testing is arranged.