First visit

First visit

Please do not forget to bring a referral note from your GP, your ID and your health insurance card with you when you visit our clinic and the dermatologist for the first time. We are legally obliged to check these documents. We would also appreciate it if you bring a list with you of the medication you are taking and of the ointments and medication you have most recently been prescribed for skin treatment. If you have no referral note, for example, because you come for nail laser treatment, you will not need to bring the abovementioned documents with you.

Rescheduling or cancelling your appointment

You must provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to amend or cancel an appointment. Most appointments carry a charge of €50 if they are amended or cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment start time or if you fail to attend your appointment on time. Please let us know in time if you cannot attend your appointment. We can then use the slot for other patients.

Frequently asked questions about your first visit to the dermatologist

What does a dermatologist do during the first appointment?

During the first appointment, the dermatologist will discuss your skin complaint and the history of your complaint. This is followed by a physical examination to properly assess the skin. In some cases, additional testing is needed, such as a blood test or skin biopsy. Based on the findings, the dermatologist suggests a treatment plan and further follow-up appointments.

What clothing is best to wear to an appointment with the dermatologist?

It is nice to wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can easily roll up or take off. The dermatologist will want to look at and examine your skin complaint. Do you have complaints on your face or nails? If so, avoid makeup, nail polish and creams so that your skin can be properly assessed.

How long does the first appointment with a dermatologist take?

An initial consultation usually lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. The exact length depends on your skin complaint and whether additional tests are needed.