ALGARVESTIC MEDICAL CENTER
In a single medical consultation, it is possible to perform a detailed skin assessment, including professional dermatoscopy, and — if indicated — the treatment or removal of a skin mark or lesion within a few days. The follow-up is provided by a General Practitioner with specialized training in skin diseases, ensuring a safe and responsible clinical evaluation.
The treatment of skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is carried out with an ethical, confidential, and evidence-based clinical approach.
She completed university training in Inflammatory and Hereditary Dermatological Diseases at Universidad Cardenal Herrera (Valencia, Spain), receiving a diploma recognized within the European space.
Currently, she practices medicine in Portugal, offering general practice consultations with a focus on prevention, diagnosis, and personalized advice regarding skin health issues and venereal diseases.
Dr. Dana Baimenova
Initial Assessment Consultation: Medical history taking, detailed physical examination of the skin and mucous membranes, lesion assessment, and medical record review
Dermatoscopy : Non-invasive examination of pigmented and non-pigmented lesions for screening and monitoring of moles
Skin Biopsy (if applicable): Collection of skin tissue samples for histopathological analysis and diagnosis confirmation
Prescription of Laboratory Tests: Indication of blood, urine, smear, or swab tests for laboratory diagnosis of infections and allergies
Acne and Rosacea : Severity assessment, development of individualized treatment plans, including topical and oral therapy
Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, and Contact Dermatitis: Management of chronic inflammatory conditions, identification of triggering factors, and optimization of maintenance treatment
Psoriasis: Diagnosis and therapeutic guidance for the control of chronic disease, aiming for symptom relief
Cutaneous Infections (Fungal, Viral, and Bacterial): Treatment of mycoses (fungal infections), Herpes Simplex and Zoster infections, impetigo, and others
Urticaria and Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions: Investigation of causes and treatment of allergic or non-allergic skin reactions
Scalp Pathology and Alopecia: Initial diagnosis and approach to hair loss (e.g., telogen effluvium, alopecia areata)
Warts and Molluscum Contagiosum: Assessment and conservative or destructive treatment (if applicable) of viral-origin lesions
Global STI Screening (STI/STD Check-Up): Laboratory tests for the detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV (AIDS), and Hepatitis B and C
Diagnosis and Therapy for Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia: Laboratory confirmation and administration of appropriate antibiotic treatment
Treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Lesions: Diagnosis and treatment of condylomas (genital warts), including destructive procedures (if performed by the doctor)
Diagnosis and Control of Genital Herpes: Prescription of antivirals for the treatment of acute episodes and prophylaxis of recurrences.
STI Counselling and Prevention: Guidance on safe sexual practices, importance of partner treatment, and information on PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV)
Removal of Benign Skin Lesions: Excision of fibromas, seborrheic keratoses, papillomas, and other benign lesions
All surgical procedures and biopsies are performed by Dr. Jaroslaw Maksymiuk, a qualified surgeon with over 30 years of experience, ensuring quality, precision, and rapid recovery.