Keep These Things in Mind Before Choosing a Dermatologist

Understand Your Dermatological Need

There are various types of dermatological treatments available. The three types are medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. Check which one you will need. In some cases, a procedure will fall under two types. For example, eye bag removal is both a cosmetic and surgical treatment. Make sure the dermatologist who is going to treat you is a specialist.

Check profiles

Check websites to know about a doctor’s profile. Americal Academy of Dermatology provides details about a doctor’s certification. From laser treatment to Botox, specialized doctors are available for each. Do not go for the one who claims he/she performs every procedure well.

Consult first 

Say a clinic asks you to wait for at least a few weeks to get an appointment with a dermatologist. It is a good sign as only a professional gets so many appointments. Try to fix the appointment on a Monday since it is usually the busiest day. When you visit the dermatologist’s clinic, interact with the patients. This will give you an insight into the doctor’s potential.

Assess the Dermatologist

A dermatologist should be willing to clear your doubts. She should be polite enough to answer your queries. If she is skeptical of answering your questions, you may have to find another one. If a dermatologist rents medical equipment, it is evident that she is not treating many.

Health Insurance

Some insurance agencies cover dermatological treatments. Check whether your dermatologist accepts health insurance instead of charges.

Mistakes People Commit While Choosing a Dermatologist

Abusing the skin

Many teenagers go through this phase. They try every cosmetic product on the cosmetic aisle shelves. This suffocates their skin. Let your skin breathe and regain its PH balance. Give enough time for it to self-heal.

Not Cleansing The Skin Every Night

Accumulation of dirt and impurities on your skin is an everyday affair. Dermatologists recommend washing your face twice a day. One must also wash their face after exercise.

Ignoring Blind Spots

A common mistake people make is ignoring spots such as the neck. Akin to your face, chin, and forehead, your neck also needs care. This includes cleansing, exfoliation, moisturization, and sunscreen.

Putting Too Much Pressure on Skin

Some, in a desperate attempt to make their skin super clean, exfoliate too much. Exfoliators contain willow bark extracts, crushed walnut shells, and pumice crystals. They make your skin look polished by causing micro-tears on it. If you apply too much pressure, your skin will suffer damage and irritation. In some cases, users accelerated aging.

Not Knowing What SPF is

The SPF you see on your makeup product is not the same on your sunscreen. One needs to use at least five times higher the usual amount of makeup to get the SPF mentioned on the label. Also, always use a sunscreen that has at least SPF above 30.