Dermatologist in Charlottenlund – Dermatology
A specialist in dermatology examines and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes in both children and adults.
A dermatologist is a specialist in dermato-venereology who examines and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes, as well as sexually transmitted infections. At Charlottenlund Privathospital, Jægersborg Allé 4 in Charlottenlund, dermatology is provided by Susanne Birkballe, specialist in dermatology, who sees both children and adults. A consultation lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes a discussion, examination with a dermatoscope and, when needed, a biopsy, blood tests or allergy testing. Patients can attend as self-paying patients or through private health insurance.
Which skin conditions are diagnosed and treated at Charlottenlund Privathospital?
The dermatologist diagnoses and treats most diseases of the skin, hair and nails in both children and adults. Browse the list to learn about each condition.
What does a dermatologist do?
A dermatologist makes the diagnosis and develops a treatment plan for diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. According to the Danish Health Authority’s specialty guidelines, dermato-venereology includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections, including eczema, skin infections, allergies with skin symptoms and skin tumours.
Many skin conditions can look similar. A red, itchy rash may be eczema, a fungal infection, psoriasis or a reaction to something the skin has come into contact with, and the treatment differs depending on the cause. This is why examination by a specialist can often make the difference when a skin condition does not resolve on its own or keeps returning.
Skin diseases are common. In a Danish population study, around 5% of adults had experienced active psoriasis within the previous year.
Source: Egeberg et al., BMJ Open 2019
When should you see a dermatologist?
You should see a dermatologist when a change in the skin does not disappear, changes over time or causes problems in daily life. This may include a mole that changes colour, shape or size, a skin lesion that bleeds or does not heal, or itching or a rash that has lasted for several weeks.
Other common reasons include eczema that repeatedly flares up, acne or rosacea that does not improve with standard treatment, hair loss or patchy baldness, changes in the nails, and warts that do not disappear.
If treatment by your GP has not had the desired effect, an examination by a dermatologist can help determine whether the diagnosis is correct and whether other treatment options are available.
How does a consultation with the dermatologist work?
A consultation lasts approximately 30 minutes and begins with a discussion of your symptoms, including when they started and which treatments have already been tried. The skin is then examined, often together with the hair, nails and mucous membranes.
Moles and other skin changes are examined with a dermatoscope, a magnifying instrument with a light that reveals structures that cannot be seen with the naked eye. If the diagnosis needs to be confirmed, a small tissue sample (biopsy) can be taken under local anaesthesia. Results are typically available within 5–10 working days.
Depending on the condition, blood tests, skin scrapings or allergy tests may also be performed. If contact allergy is suspected, patch testing is used and usually requires 2–3 visits. Skin prick testing can also be performed at the clinic.
The consultation ends with a treatment plan and, if necessary, a plan for follow-up.
What treatment can be started?
Treatment depends on the diagnosis and can often be started at the first consultation. This may involve topical treatment with creams or ointments, oral medication or a combination of treatments.
Some conditions can be treated directly at the clinic. Warts and sun-damaged skin can be treated with freezing or curettage, while moles and other skin lesions can be removed in a minor surgical procedure under local anaesthesia. The removed tissue is sent for microscopic examination.
If melanoma is suspected, further assessment and treatment or referral will be arranged. Treatments that are only provided in a hospital setting, such as biological medicines for severe psoriasis or eczema, are provided following referral to the relevant hospital department.
Do you need a referral to see a dermatologist?
This depends on how the consultation is paid for. Many private health insurance policies cover dermatology consultations, but insurers typically require a referral from your GP and prior approval. It is therefore advisable to contact your insurance provider before booking an appointment.
Self-paying patients do not need a referral. Prices are available in the price list.
Appointments can be booked online 24 hours a day or by telephone during opening hours.
Does the dermatologist see children?
Yes. The dermatologist sees children of all ages, including very young children. Common reasons for consultation include childhood eczema, warts, rashes and moles that parents are concerned about.
Who will you see?
You will see Susanne Birkballe, a dermatologist. She is responsible for your examination, tests and ongoing care, so you see the same doctor throughout your treatment. Consultations take place at the main clinic in Charlottenlund
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a referral to see a dermatologist?
If you are paying privately, no referral is needed. If you are using health insurance, your provider will typically require a referral from your GP and pre-approval before you book an appointment.
Do you need a referral to see a dermatologist?
Many health insurance policies cover assessment and treatment by a dermatologist, but cover varies between policies. We recommend contacting your insurance provider for pre-approval before booking an appointment.
How long does a dermatologist consultation take?
A consultation lasts around 30 minutes. If a tissue sample (biopsy) is taken, results are typically available within 5–10 working days.
Does private health insurance cover a consultation with a dermatologist?
Yes. Moles are examined with a dermatoscope, and any mole that gives cause for concern can be removed under local anaesthetic. The tissue is sent for examination under a microscope.
Does the dermatologist see children?
Yes. The dermatologist sees children of all ages, for example, for childhood eczema, warts, rashes or moles.
When should you see a dermatologist?
You should contact a dermatologist if a mole changes colour, shape or size, if a wound does not heal, or if itching or a rash has lasted for several weeks. This also applies if treatment from your GP has not had the desired effect.