The Department of Dermatology at Ky Hoa Medical Center offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for skin, hair, and nail conditions, including infectious, allergic, and autoimmune etiologies. Our dermatologists conduct detailed clinical examinations, advise on skin care regimens tailored to each patient, and prescribe proper treatment protocols to effectively manage skin issues over the long term.
What issues does Dermatology examine and manage?
- Atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and autoimmune skin diseases
- Mild to severe acne vulgaris, folliculitis, boils, and skin abscesses
- Skin fungal infections, nail fungal infections, tinea versicolor, ringworm
- Abnormal hair loss, scalp dermatitis, scalp fungal infections
- Urticaria (hives), allergic rashes, contact dermatitis
- Skin lesions requiring monitoring, such as changing moles and benign skin tumors
When should you go for an examination?
- Red spots, itching, or rashes lasting more than a week that do not resolve on their own
- Severe inflammatory acne causing dark spots or hypertrophic scars affecting aesthetics
- Discolored, thick, brittle, or foul-smelling fingernails or toenails
- Unusually high amount of hair loss, patchy hair loss (alopecia), or thinning hair
- Skin wounds that are slow to heal, or skin lesions showing signs of infection
Clinical Examination Process
- Reception and Information Recording: The nurse notes the location of the lesions, duration of symptoms, allergy history, and medications currently in use.
- Clinical Examination: The dermatologist directly inspects and evaluates the skin lesions, asking about onset factors, progression, and daily life impact.
- Supportive Testing (if needed): Skin scraping for fungal examination, skin allergy testing, or taking biopsy/specimens in complex diagnostic cases.
- Counseling and Treatment: The doctor prescribes appropriate medications, guides on home skin care, and schedules follow-up visits to assess treatment response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does common acne require a dermatology consultation? Mild acne can be managed at home, but when acne is highly inflammatory, leaves scars, or does not respond to over-the-counter products, it is necessary to see a dermatologist for proper treatment to prevent long-term scarring.
Can eczema be completely cured? Eczema is a chronic condition that can recur. Proper treatment helps control symptoms well, reduces the frequency of flare-ups, and significantly improves quality of life.
Can children have dermatology examinations at Ky Hoa? Yes. Our dermatologists examine both adults and children for conditions such as infantile eczema, hives, fungal infections, and other common pediatric skin issues.
Please contact our center to confirm details before visiting.
Contact our hotline, Zalo, or email to be guided on timing and required documents.
