Doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating dermatopitosis, according to the priority order, are:
1. Dermatologist
The dermatologist is the doctor specializing in making the correct diagnosis and indicating the proper treatment of dermatophytosis in adults.
In addition, the dermatologist also diagnoses and treats the following conditions:
- Hair loss;
- Ringworm;
- Acne;
- Rosacea;
- Herpes;
- Dandruff;
- Skin cancer;
- Dermatitis;
- Allergies;
- Warts;
- PSORIESE.
The dermatologist can also have skin surgeries for the removal of warts, lipomas, cysts, tumors and biopsies, and some aesthetic procedures such as hair transplantation, buttox application, micro -aging and chemical peeling.
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2. General practitioner
Dermatophytosis can be diagnosed and treated by the general practitioner, who is a clinic specialist who serves adults and the elderly.
The general practitioner also operates in the promotion of health and in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of several other conditions, such as high blood pressure, allergy, anemia, viruses and diabetes, for example.
3. Pediatrician
When dermatopitosis affects babies, children and adolescents, the pediatrician is the specialist suitable for diagnosing and treating this condition.
The pediatrician is also responsible for guiding vaccination, accompanying weight gain, growth and cognitive development of children.
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When to appoint
It is recommended to appoint the consultation with the expert, in the presence of symptoms indicative of dermatopitosis, such as:
- Redness, itching or peeling of the skin;
- Red, red or white spots or plates on the skin;
- Hair loss or with broken strands;
- Nail detachment;
- Yellowish nail, gray or whitish;
- Yellow crusts or dandruff on the scalp.
During the diagnosis, the doctor evaluates the symptoms, the person’s health history and performs a physical examination, observing the characteristics of skin and/or nail lesions.
The doctor can also examine the Wood lamp and scrape the skin or nail injury to identify the type of fungus and thus recommend the proper treatment.
Also read: Dermatophytosis: What is, symptoms, types, causes and treatment
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