Introduction to dermatology

1. What is dermatology

Skin diseases are very wide ranging and include eczema, dermatitis, hives, ringworm (athlete's foot), warts (warts), calluses, corns, acne, and hair loss. These diseases are actually very frequent, and treatment requires detailed guidance centered on daily life guidance and drug treatment. But skin ailments are not always so commonplace.
Blisters, congenital diseases (bruises, moles) such as nevi, skin diseases associated with collagen diseases and diabetes, benign tumors, malignant tumors such as skin cancer, inflammatory keratosis (psoriasis), etc., skin tumors Surgery may be required depending on the type, size, and location of the disease.
Dermatology offers a wide range of treatments. If you have any new lesions or changes on your skin that are accompanied by itching or pain, or if you see changes such as rapid growth, please visit our clinic.

2. Diseases treated by dermatologists

Covers all skin diseases.
For moles, birthmarks, skin cancer, and serious skin diseases, special examinations, special treatments, and surgical treatmentsIf you have an illness that requires treatment, you will be referred to Kurume University Hospital.

3. Treatment

a. Drug therapy for itching
Depending on the cause, treatment is performed by combining topical steroids, ointments such as moisturizers, antihistamines, and oral steroids.

b. Drug therapy for infections
We provide appropriate drug treatment for various infectious diseases such as bacterial infections, fungal infections, and viral infections.

c.Others
Warts, cormorants, calluses, etc. are treated with liquid nitrogen or scraping.

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