Dermatology clinic

A mole that has changed is the most common reason for seeing a dermatologist. A change in size, shape, colour or edges, itching, bleeding and a sore that does not heal are signs worth showing to a doctor.

Specialists use the ABCDE rule to help with the assessment: asymmetry, irregular border, uneven colour, a diameter of more than about six millimetres, and evolution, that is, change over time. At home, the last criterion is the most useful. A mole that stands out from all the others on your skin deserves an examination regardless of its size.

The dermatologist examines the skin systematically and pigmented moles with the help of dermatoscopy. A dermatoscope is a handheld magnifying instrument with its own light that shows the structure of a mole not visible to the naked eye and allows harmless pigmented changes to be told apart from melanoma more accurately. If a change is suspicious, the dermatologist suggests removing it and having it examined histologically. If not, you often agree on monitoring and a repeat examination after a certain time.

We also advise on the options for removing benign and malignant skin changes. Which method is suitable depends on the type of change, its size and location, so you decide on it after the examination.

More frequent examinations make sense for people with many moles, fair skin, sunburn in childhood and those who have had melanoma in the family or themselves.

Besides moles, the dermatology clinic treats diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hives, fungal infections of the skin and nails, warts, herpes, hair loss and itching without a clear cause are among the more common.

Many of these problems are long-lasting and keep coming back. The aim of treatment is therefore often to keep the disease under control rather than a one-off solution: to make a diagnosis, suggest treatment and adjust it as you go, depending on how the skin responds.

Sometimes looking is enough for a diagnosis; sometimes a sample, a swab or laboratory tests are needed. What is needed in your case is assessed by the dermatologist at the examination.

Aesthetic and laser procedures are also part of what we offer. These include treatment of broken veins, pigment spots and skin changes caused by the sun and ageing, as well as procedures with hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin.

Every procedure starts with an examination and a conversation: what can be achieved in your case, how many treatments are planned, what aftercare is needed and which conditions mean the procedure is not advisable. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active inflammation or infection at the treatment site, taking certain medicines and a fresh tan are common reasons for postponing.

An aesthetic procedure is not without risks. Redness, swelling and bruising after the procedure are expected, and other complications occur more rarely. An explanation of the risks and written consent are therefore part of every treatment.

Book an appointment when a mole is changing, when a rash lasts for several weeks or keeps coming back, when itching disturbs your sleep, when a wound does not heal, and when treatment with over-the-counter products does not help.

Some conditions do not belong on a waiting list: a rapidly spreading rash with fever and feeling unwell, blisters over large areas of skin, involvement of the mucous membranes in the mouth or eyes, and swelling of the face or lips with difficulty breathing. In these cases, seek emergency medical help.

Examinations at the dermatology clinic are self-pay and you do not need a referral. Book using the online form or by phone, and check the price of the service when booking.

If you are coming about your nails or the skin on your face, come without nail varnish and without make-up. Bring the products and medicines you use on your skin, as well as any previous reports.