Dermatologist and genital specialist (SpKK) is a doctor who focuses on treating various skin and genital health problems, both for men and women. The task of a skin and venereal specialist is to diagnose and provide treatment according to the complaints you feel.
If the skin and genital health problems that you suffer from do not improve after seeing a general practitioner, you will be recommended to see a skin and genital specialist or a dermatovenereology specialist (Sp. DV). Dermatologists and venereal specialists have deeper clinical knowledge and skills in dealing with various skin and venereal diseases.
Similar to other doctors, skin and venereal specialists will also make a diagnosis in advance to find out for sure the patient's illness. The diagnosis may include an interview with a history of complaints, a physical examination, and the necessary investigations. The goal is that doctors can find out the various factors that cause health problems experienced by patients, so they can determine the right treatment and care.
Various Skin Diseases Treated by Dermatologists and Venereologists
Skin and venereal diseases are very different, both in terms of the type of disease and its treatment. Skin diseases consist of more than 3,000 types, ranging from infectious, non-infectious, allergic, immunological, sexually transmitted diseases, cosmetics, skin diseases in children and the elderly, to emergency ones.
Some types of skin diseases that often occur and are treated by dermatologists and veterinarians include:
1. Skin Allergies
Skin allergies are characterized by inflammation of the skin that is influenced by the immune system being too sensitive to some allergy triggers, such as dust, pollen, to certain foodstuffs.
2. Fungal infection
One of the causes of fungal infections is fungus Candida. This fungal infection can occur in almost any area of the body, but is more commonly found in the armpits, groin, skin folds, and the area between the fingers and toes.
3. Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster or shingles or shingles is caused by: varicella zoster virus. This disease is characterized by a painful skin rash and over time it will look like a blister. This disease occurs as a form of reactivation of chickenpox.
4. Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the production of skin cells too quickly, resulting in a buildup of skin cells. This disease is characterized by several symptoms such as reddened skin, scaly patches, itching, dryness, and thickening.
5. Skin cancer
Skin cancer is a type of disease that must be treated so that cancer cells do not spread to other organs. Melanoma is one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer.
Meanwhile, the most common venereal diseases are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are transmitted through sexual contact. This condition can occur in both men and women, but the health problems it causes are more severe for women.
Various other venereal diseases that are generally treated by dermatologists and venereal include the following:
1. Syphilis
Syphilis is a disease caused by bacteria treponema pallidum. Syphilis is an infectious disease that can be spread through unprotected sexual activity, such as oral and anal sex.
2. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Almost the same as syphilis, gonorrhea can be transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, be it oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Generally, gonorrhea causes complaints in the form of discharge from the genitals accompanied by pain.
3. Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a disease caused by infection Chlamydia trachomatis. This condition is generally experienced by young women who have sexual activity without using a condom.
4. HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is transmitted through direct sexual contact or unprotected sex. This infection can occur in the genitals, mouth, or throat.
To overcome complaints of skin and venereal diseases, you can consult a general practitioner first. If your case requires further treatment, then you will be referred to a dermatologist and genital specialist for treatment until it heals.