Has anyone seen a dermatologist?

Melisandre121

I've been considering seeing a dermatologist recently, I've always had bad skin and I'm just sick of it at this stage. I've had spots on my chin and neck for months now and they're not clearing.

Is it worth it though, can they really help and give more than what the doctor has given me? (Which hasn't helped at all really.) It's expensive too, so I'm just trying to weigh up if it's worth it.

rougegal

I've been to one & I would recommend it if there's something about your skin that really bothers you.
IMO your GP should refer you to one if what he/she prescribed hasn't worked.

Melisandre121

rougegal wrote: »

I've been to one & I would recommend it if there's something about your skin that really bothers you.
IMO your GP should refer you to one if what he/she prescribed hasn't worked.

Did the dermatologist give you something that helped? And were they able to explain the reason for your skin problem? Thanks

rougegal

Yes, he knew the root cause of my skin problem, treated it with laser therapy and provided good aftercare advice.

Sheela

Hi

Your first port of call will have to be your GP, who will then refer you on.
You'll need a referral letter to get an appointment with most Dermatologists.

I tried to make an appointment with a dermatologist in a well known Dublin private hospital recently and was told the waiting list was 14 months, if it wasn't an urgent appointment & if I didn't have a letter from my GP :mad:

catb

My friend went to a dermatologist a few months ago, and it's definitely worked for her. The dermatologist gave her advice on her diet etc and did certain facials and she has a whole skincare regime that she does daily, and her skin is amazing, perfect complexion and clear of acne!

Although it is quite expensive, something like €70/ €80 a session and then you have to buy the skincare products too, which is quite a lot, but price and methods probably vary depending on the dermatologist... Good results definitely do happen though, which I guess makes it worth it

Ed The Equalizer

I did food intolerance tests a few months ago and came back intolerant to milk and gluten. Now every time I drink milk I get spots, and when I eat gluten I get a rash. Worth looking into...

sassyj

catb wrote: »

My friend went to a dermatologist a few months ago, and it's definitely worked for her. The dermatologist gave her advice on her diet etc and did certain facials and she has a whole skincare regime that she does daily, and her skin is amazing, perfect complexion and clear of acne!

Although it is quite expensive, something like €70/ €80 a session and then you have to buy the skincare products too, which is quite a lot, but price and methods probably vary depending on the dermatologist... Good results definitely do happen though, which I guess makes it worth it

I don't think dermatologists generally do facials, and usually charge €150-200 for consultation. OP I can recommend someone, I went to her based on recommendation from a friend. PM me for details. I didn't need a doctor letter, but there was about a 2 - 3 month waiting list for this particular person.

njs030

catb wrote: »

My friend went to a dermatologist a few months ago, and it's definitely worked for her. The dermatologist gave her advice on her diet etc and did certain facials and she has a whole skincare regime that she does daily, and her skin is amazing, perfect complexion and clear of acne!

Although it is quite expensive, something like €70/ €80 a session and then you have to buy the skincare products too, which is quite a lot, but price and methods probably vary depending on the dermatologist... Good results definitely do happen though, which I guess makes it worth it

That sounds more like a beautician tbh. Maybe it was a beautician who uses dermologicia and your friend got confused?
I get facials and products from their range and my skin has changed dramatically from red and dry to dewy and soft.

newacc2015

notjustsweet wrote: »

That sounds more like a beautician tbh. Maybe it was a beautician who uses dermologicia and your friend got confused?
I get facials and products from their range and my skin has changed dramatically from red and dry to dewy and soft.

I think it's a beautician too. My dermatologist was €200 for about 20 mins(private).

Miss_Lauren

Definitely go to a dermatologist, they will be able to advise you so much better than a GP, and they can prescribe medications that GPs cant.
You'll need a GPs referral letter for most dermatologists, but there are some dermatologists that focus more on the cosmetic side (i.e. they know alot about peels and laser treatments) who you can make an appointment with without referral.
If you are in Dublin, clinics like the Slievemore Clinic and Ailesbury offer a range of treatments, but you will have to see the dermatologist first, they can also prescribe roaccutane if that's suitable for your skin problem.
I have also seen dermatologists in the Mater private, but found them to be more keen on prescribing heavy duty drugs like roaccutane, which works for a while for me, but after two 6 month long sessions I wanted to try other options like peels, and I found the dermatologist in the Slievemore Clinic very good for this.
You should expect to pay between €150 and €200 for a good consultant, but most health insurers will cover it.