The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- skin ultrasound
- skin microscopy
- nursing services
- preoperative care
- resection of tumor
- histologically and immunohistochemically examination of the remote tissues
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Dermatology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases in children, including skin infections and dermatitis. The team of the department’s specialists uses microbiological tests and modern types of biopsies for the detection of the causes of each clinical case and the prevention of its relapse. With the use of state-of-the-art medical equipment, the dermatologists provide the most effective treatment of various pathological skin conditions in children. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Srisupalak Singalavanija.
The department pays key attention to the diagnostics and treatment of the following dermatological diseases:
- Skin infections (bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic)
- Dermatitis (allergic, contact, as well as dermatitis of another etiology)
- Vascular lesions (hemangioma, vascular and lymphatic malformations)
- Rare skin diseases in children
- Skin diseases in newborns and genetically determined skin pathologies
- Bullous dermatoses
- Psoriasis and pityriasis rosea
- Skin diseases due to other pathologies
- Hair and nail diseases
- Pigmentation disorders
- Acne
- Hives
- Other skin diseases
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics
- Potassium hydroxide test to detect fungal infections of the skin and hair
- Wood lamp examination (the use of ultraviolet light to detect bacterial and fungal skin lesions)
- Microbiological tests to detect bacterial, viral and fungal skin lesions
- Special tests to diagnose the causes of itching
- Skin biopsy and histological examinations
- Therapy
- Cryotherapy for viral wart removal
- Curettage for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum
- Carbon dioxide laser therapy for the removal of skin tumors and certain vascular tumors
- Injections for keloids, focal alopecia
- Callus removal
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
- 1978 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
- Diploma of the Thai Board of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
- Diploma of the Thai Board of Pediatric Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
- 1981 Certificate in Family Medicine, Medical Council of Thailand.
- 2007 Certificate in Pediatric Dermatology, Medical Council of Thailand.
- Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samitivej Hospital Bangkok
About hospital
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the evidence of the top-class medical care at the hospital.
The hospital was founded in 1979. Thanks to its commitment to high quality treatment and the active use of innovations, nowadays it provides its services not only to local residents, but also leads in the field of medical tourism in Southeast Asia.
The hospital provides the full range of services – from primary to highly specialized medical care. With 275 beds, 87 diagnostic rooms, more than 400 doctors and more than 1,200 care specialists, the hospital is a recognized Center for Comprehensive Health Services in Bangkok.
The experienced team of the hospital includes highly specialized doctors and care specialists, has state-of-the-art medical equipment, due to which it can successfully perform both simple and complex surgical interventions, ranging from open heart surgery to liver transplantation.
In addition, the hospital also shows outstanding results in the field of pediatric medical care. The competent pediatricians working at the hospital care about the health and proper development of infants, young children and adolescents. The pediatric medical team consists of 144 experienced pediatricians, pediatric surgeons and specialized doctors, as well as a large number of specially trained nurses and other medical staff. For each of these specialists, the main value is the health of the child, so they use all their clinical experience and knowledge to achieve the well-being of young patients.
The hospital is recognized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first hospital in Thailand, which acquired the status of "Baby and mother friendly hospital" in 1999. Other significant awards include the Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Medical Services in 2004, as well as the accreditation of the Thailand Hospital Accreditation Foundation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers its patients various accommodation options, ranging from standard rooms to VIP rooms and presidential suites. Each patient room has an automatically adjustable bed (an extra bed is available for an accompanying person), an adjustable table above the bed, a refrigerator, an LCD TV, an electric kettle, etc. The patient rooms are also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered healthy and tasty three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. In addition, the hospital has several restaurants serving international and Japanese cuisine, where one can order full-fledged dishes, snacks, desserts and enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: