DIAGNOSTICS

diagnostics

Dermatology diagnostics involves a varied combination of methods that accurately diagnose skin conditions and ailments. Let us check out the diagnostic services available at Apollo Sage Hospitals.

• Patch Testing: The diagnostic procedure helps to identify whether a person is allergic or sensitive to specific substances that come into contact with the skin, including metals, fragrances, chemicals, and other common irritants.
• Dermoscopy: It is a handheld device, utilized to perform a non-invasive examination of skin lesions. It provides a non-invasive examination of skin lesions by magnifying the skin and providing a detailed view of the skin's surface, aiding in the diagnosis of skin conditions like melanoma.
• Blood Tests: Blood tests can be used to diagnose certain skin conditions such as autoimmune diseases, infections, and skin cancer.
• Histopathological Examination: It is used to diagnose serious skin diseases and conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases, infections, and genetic disorders.
• Imaging Tests: In order to obtain images of the body's internal structures for diagnostic purposes, imaging tests such as MRI, Ultrasound, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Computed tomography (CT) scan, etc are used.