Sk!n Help<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Please visit our Find Us<\/a> page for our location.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Please visit our Find Us<\/a> page for office hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Payments<\/p>\n<\/div> We are happy to complete insurance claim forms for all major insurance companies. Please bring a copy of your insurance claim form when you come to the office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Appointments & Services<\/p>\n<\/div> For a full list of our dermatology services, please visit the\u00a0Services<\/a>\u00a0page of our website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> You can book appointments online<\/a> or over the phone.<\/p>\n Call the office from 9am on +1 868 281 2333<\/a> and our friendly staff will be able to assist you. In urgent cases we can schedule a consultation on business days around our usual business hours at no additional charge. Alternatively, we can recommend centres for treatment if we are unavailable to provide care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A Dermatologist is a medical Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions affecting skin, hair, scalp, lips and mouth, nails or genitals. You may be referred to see a Dermatologist by your GP or Specialist, or you may decide to see a Dermatologist directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The Dermatologist will review your medical history, ask a series of questions and examine you. Before your visit, you may want to prepare by writing down any over-the-counter or prescription medications you are already taking, and making a list of your concerns. However, try to prioritize just one or two concerns during an appointment. Tempting as it may be to bring all your skincare questions to the table, your dermatologist won\u2019t be able to give each one the As dermatology is a very visual form of medicine, the doctor may be able to diagnose your condition through examining your skin directly or using a dermatoscope (a magnifying device). In some cases it may be necessary to organise diagnostic tests such as skin swabs (to test for fungal, bacterial or viral conditions), blood tests (to look for markers or levels consistent with certain conditions) or a skin biopsy (where a small piece of skin is sent to a specialist pathologist for evaluation) in order to fully diagnose the conditions. Results normally take up to 10 days for blood tests, 2 weeks for biopsies, and 4 weeks for swabs due to the laboratory processes involved.<\/p>\n The consultation typically lasts for 20-30 minutes, however, some appointments can be very quick when the dermatologist has extensive experience in the condition. Although we strive to stick to our scheduled appointment times, some conditions will ultimately require more attention, resulting in a delay in our remaining appointments for the day. This is beyond our control and we therefore ask for your patience and understanding in such cases.<\/p>\n Based on the diagnosis, the Dermatologist will describe treatment options including any risks or side-effects and the sort of results you should expect. A private prescription may be issued for any medications required. Treatment may include oral or topical medication, a procedure such as injections, cryotherapy or surgery. In some cases the Dermatologist will advise to take no action where the condition will resolve on its own. Where a condition is not treatable, advice will be provided on how to manage living with it. If your condition may involve other organs, a referral to another specialist will be recommended.<\/p>\n It would be amazing if all you had to do was make one appointment, get a medication, and never have to worry about your condition again. Unfortunately, most conditions do not work that way. It can sometimes take a few tries to hit on the right treatment, or combination of treatments to achieve the desired results. So please don\u2019t be discouraged by these return visits. Subsequent visits can also be used to address other skin care concerns that you missed in your initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> As with any doctor’s appointment, a consultation must be performed to determine which treatment is best suited to your condition and for discussion of any possible side effects of treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, prescribe medication or treat conditions over the phone or via email.<\/p>\n To book your consultation, please phone the office on +1 868 281 2333<\/a> or send your enquiry via Facebook<\/a> or skintt.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Unless urgent, procedures are typically scheduled for a time and date after your initial consultation. If time permits, the procedure may be carried out on the same day. Please phone us<\/a> to request same day consultations and procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What are your office hours?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the fees for a consultation or other services?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What payment methods are accepted at Sk!n?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does Sk!n accept my insurance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What dermatology services do you offer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can I book an appointment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the difference between an initial consultation and a secondary consultation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nA secondary consultation is a follow up appointment during the course of treatment.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>No appointments are available online and I need urgent care. What can I do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I cancel my appointment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What can I do to be prepared for a visit to Sk!n?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is a dermatology consultation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is involved in a dermatology consultation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nattention it deserves.<\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is a consultation mandatory?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will the doctor perform the procedure on the same day as my initial visit?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>