We all love to play doctor doctor especially when it comes to our skin. You might have even asked Dr. Google to answer your random skin concerns. Despite the availability of a vast ocean of information on the internet, the importance of a dermatologist cannot be overlooked. You ask why? Read on to find out!
Your Skin Is The Largest Organ Of Your Body — Let An Expert Take Care Of It
Your Skin Matters!
Being the largest organ of your body, your skin protects you throughout your life. The most important function of skin is to form a protective barrier between the external world and you!
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Your Body Depends On Your Skin
Your body is the window to your body! How? Well, if anything goes wrong inside your body, your skin is usually the first to raise the alarm such as severe acne on your face can signal hormonal imbalance. Moreover, pale skin complexion usually means iron deficiency, etc.
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The Skin Is Your First Line Of Defense
Whether it is hot or cold outside, your skin maintains your body temperature. Moreover, the sun’s damaging UV rays, pollution, viruses, and bacteria are also blocked by your skin from entering your body.
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Provides You The Supply Of Vitamin D
Are you not a fan of eggs or milk but still need Vitamin D for maintaining healthy and strong bones? Then let your skin make it for you! As you go out in the sun, your skin starts the Vitamin D making process using cholesterol.
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Your Skin Makes The First Impression!
When you meet someone, do you notice their skin other than their eyes, nose, or lips? The skin of a person tells a story about him or her and their lifestyle.
While a dry skin texture can reveal that someone is dehydrated, sunspots are a sign of aging and a shiny healthy glow can, on the other hand, look very attractive!
Quiz Time:
Would you take your broken car to a bookshop or an automobile repair shop?
Similarly, for issues related to your skin, nails and hair, you seek help from someone who has vast knowledge in skin science. So would you go to a beauty parlor or salon? A beauty spa? Dr. YouTube? Or a dermatologist?
The correct answer is a dermatologist. Always!
Who Is A Dermatologist?
Dermatologists are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, examination, and treatment of different skin diseases and conditions. They can also identify signs on your skin that could reveal internal issues such as organ dysfunction or disease.
Any concern related to your hair, nails, and skin can be easily handled and treated by a dermatologist.
According to the Pakistan Association of Dermatologists (PAD) should be able to:
- Perform diagnosis as well as treat skin related conditions & diseases
- Carry out a complete and detailed skin examination
- Prescribe correct dosage of medicine
- Perform minor procedures on specific skin problems.
- Patient counseling and guidance on how to best manage their disease or condition.
- Carry out Medical or basic research
Not Every Skin Doctor Is A Dermatologist
In Pakistan, especially, there are many people claiming to be medical professionals while others have become self-proclaimed skin doctors. Such fake healers and quacks either have a simple diploma or a course (local/international) and practice like a genuine doctor!
Do you know that every year, 500,000 people, mostly women and children, die in Pakistan as a result of wrong prescription, improper treatment, and faulty advice?
A genuine doctor or a dermatologist is one who has undergone at least 6 years of continuous and intense medical training after completing medical college. Moreover, they have also passed their post graduation exams. The entire medical education of a lawful doctor is recognized by the Pakistan College Of Postgraduate Medicine.
What You Can Do To Avoid Fake Healers?
We always advise patients to always see a genuine skin doctor or a dermatologist for their skin problems.
- It is your right to ask your doctor about his or her education, professional experience such as the number of treated patients.
- A genuine doctor should never feel offended, frustrated, or hesitant to address your curiosity.
- Stay away from anyone who tries to sell you treatments or has a sales pitch.
Lastly, take a second opinion and weigh your options before saying yes to your treatment!
The Right Doctor Checklist
Not sure how to find a genuine doctor? Here is our helpful checklist just for you so that you can find your way to the right doctor who can fix your skin troubles.
5 Good Reasons To See A Dermatologist Today
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A Dermatologist Saves Your Skin Efficiently
Did you know that a dermatologist can treat more than 3000 skin conditions? From stubborn acne, itchy eczema to ageing skin with fine lines and wrinkles, your skin specialist can rescue your skin in no time.
If you are tired of waking up with those pimples or unwanted wrinkles, then find the best dermatologist and Plastic surgeons in Lahore such as Glow & Go Skin care clinic.
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With A Dermatologist, You Are In Safe Hands
Skin infections and allergies are very common in Pakistan. Whether you have warts caused by a virus or cellulitis due to a bacterial attack, you should only visit a skin clinic Lahore.
A skin specialist can also safely and hygienically help you fight off any skin allergy caused by makeup, jewellery, and rash.
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A Dermatologist Can Save Your Life!
Sure, you can take care of a tiny pimple at home or treat a small skin cut using home remedies. However, it is not easy to detect skin cancer yourself.
According to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, skin cancer ranks fourth for men and second for women among all other cancers in Northern Pakistan.
Therefore, if you notice a skin mole changing its size, color or shape see a skin specialist in Lahore or Islamabad right away.
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A Skin Doctor Can Beautify Your Skin
Do you wish for a smooth, glowing, and youthful complexion? Your cosmetic dermatologist can help you achieve your dreamy skin with skin rejuvenation treatments such as:
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- HydraFacial
- Mesotherapy
- Microdermabrasion
- Prescription skin care
- PRP / Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
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Your Dermatologist Can Deal With Hair Matters
You are losing your hair everyday! On the pillowcase, in your hairbrush, in the shower drain and in your food. Yuck! While it is normal to shed up to 100 hair strands everyday, hair thinning and bald patches are bad news.
Natural remedies have a limit to their efficacy. There could be a dozen pathological causes to hair loss. Think of consulting a dermatologist in Lahore or a skin specialist in Islamabad before your hair loss becomes irreversible.
Be Fair With Your Hair!
How To Pay Back Your Skin For Its Hard Work?
In a nutshell? Do not take your skin for granted. In addition to following a good skincare routine, eating healthy and monitoring your skin’s health, always go to a skin care clinic and consult a dermatologist early rather than late. Don’t let skin issues build up.
Glow & Go Pakistan — Skin Solutions From Skin Specialists
It is time to value your skin because it can tell a lot about you. Also, your skin is what you have to live with for the rest of your life. Hence, only choose the best for yourself and only consult a top dermatologist for all your skin concerns.
Our clinics in Glow & Go Lahore and Islamabad have a team of handpicked best dermatologists in Pakistan. Their training has been vetted. Moreover, they have years of post training experience in skin and skin pathology presenting papers and research around the world.
Now you do not have to put your skin at risk by going to your regular beauty salon. Instead, visit a skin care clinic that cares for your skin and values your confidence in you!
A Skin Care Clinic Is Where Your Skin Truly Belongs!
Want to know who will be treating your precious skin? Please visit our team page to have a look at our dermatologists and experts