What To Expect During a Skin Evaluation

Any responsible dermatologist will want to perform a skin evaluation upon meeting with a new patient. It's a process where the doctor examines a patient's entire body for any skin abnormalities, such as tumors or lesions. You can get comprehensive skin evaluations or targeted exams upon request. At Long Island Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology in Huntington and Hicksville, NY, and serving Syosset and Plainview, NY, these types of examinations are a large part of what our dermatologists, Dr. Daniel Sherer, and Dr. Todd Coven, do.

What to Expect at Your Skin Evaluation Appointment

When patients first arrive for their appointment, they have a discussion with the doctor about their health history. They should provide our dermatologists with as much information as possible. Things such as travel history, health history, drug use, and hereditary conditions are important. The doctor will then visually examine the face, body, and scalp for any concerning abnormalities.

What are skin evaluations checking for?

Dermatologists are looking for any risk factors or abnormalities in a patient's skin. They use that information to provide the correct skin health resources. Some common abnormalities include:

• Wounds and scars,
• Lesions,
• Moles and warts,
• Blisters,
• Dry or otherwise unhealthy skin,
• and others,

When you first meet with our dermatologist, you'll go over details about your current concerns and health history. Using that information and what he learns from the exam, he'll be able to provide a comprehensive treatment plan to remedy any issues.

If you're due for a skin evaluation or other dermatology appointment in Huntington and Hicksville, NY, and serving Syosset and Planview, NY, the team at Long Island Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology is here to help. To book an appointment with Dr. Sherer, simply call our nearest location. For our Huntington office, call (631) 271-2769. For the Hicksville clinic, the number is (516) 433-3200. We look forward to working with you.