Skin is the largest organ of our body hence care needs to be taken to keep it healthy and glowing. Many factors like good and healthy nutrition, plenty of water and fluids, adequate exercise and sun protection add to the well being of our skin. A good nutrition consisting of green leafy vegetables, proteins, fruits, atleast 6 to 8 glasses of water every day is required to maintain a good skin texture and glow. Half an hour of moderate exercise everyday helps retain a good skin tone and a good sun block cream to protect your skin from the intense ultraviolet radiation reduces the effects of aging and protects your skin from skin cancers.
Dermatologists at Faith provide management and care for diseases related to skin, hair, nails, sexually transmitted diseases, cosmetology and dermatosurgical procedures.
Sub-specialities services of dermatology at Faith include
We treat common skin conditions like eczemas, psoriasis, vitiligo, leprosy, fungal, viral and common bacterial conditions. Others include hair disorders like baldness, hair loss, and nail disorders as well. All kinds of allergies along with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV are also treated.
In addition to our daily out-patient services, we carry out diagnostic and cosmetic procedures like skin biopsies, electrocautery for removal of skin tags, warts curettage of molluscum contagiosum, chemical peels for pigmentation and scars, treatment of acne scars, dermaroller for scars, ear piercing, cryotherapy for warts, corns, intralesional injections for keloids, patchy hair loss, patch testing and allergy testing.
We also have in patient services for dermatology. Our daily services also include referrals from other departments every day.
Training programs are offered for Post - Graduates in Dermatology and Venereology.
Derma-Oncology (Skin Cancer)
Skin being the largest organ, is subjected to non-stop exposure of various harmful agents such as intense sunlight, UV rays, chemicals and environmental agents. This constant irritation and exposure make the skin susceptible to cancers. Most common types of skin cancers are
Cosmetology
If genetics didn’t oblige you with striking features, you need not worry. Surgeons at Faith have a solution. With an excellent track record of success in high-end Cosmetic Surgery, thanks to a team of skilled medical professionals, backed by advanced surgical facilities and expert nursing care, we follow the latest and safest techniques, often opting for endoscopic procedures with minimal recovery time and discomfort. The services offered include Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid surgery, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck and Body Lift.
Surgeons at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center at Faith Health City Bangalore have performed over 1000 cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries in a year.