Top 4 Acanthosis Nigricans assessment Clinics in Downtown Aqaba

Choosing Acanthosis Nigricans clinics in Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Dr Rafida Al Mahameed Clinic

Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Dr Rafida Al Mahameed Clinic is located at Aqaba, Al Hussein Bin Ali Street, Al Kasasbeh Complex. Care includes Dermatology. Call (number on ClinicsJo after signing in) for enquiries and appointments. Review the listed consultation areas, services and reception schedule, and confirm clinician attendance, procedures, fees and insurance with reception before booking.

Dr Mazen Al Dmour Clinic

Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Dr Mazen Al Dmour Clinic is located at Aqaba, Al Hussein Bin Ali Street, Sharab Building, first floor. Care includes Dermatology. Call (number on ClinicsJo after signing in) for enquiries and appointments. Review the listed consultation areas, services and reception schedule, and confirm clinician attendance, procedures, fees and insurance with reception before booking.

Dr Nabil Haddad Clinic

Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Dr Nabil Haddad Clinic is located at Aqaba, Fifth area, Alexandria Street, Shuweikini Complex, above Al Oqab Roastery, third floor. Care includes Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology. Call (number on ClinicsJo after signing in) for enquiries and appointments. Review the listed consultation areas, services and reception schedule, and confirm clinician attendance, procedures, fees and insurance with reception before booking.

Ayla Laser and Derma Clinic

Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Ayla Laser and Derma Clinic is on Al Rasheed Street in Aqaba, on the fourth floor of the Bank of Jordan building. Advertised services include laser hair removal, facial care, HydraFacial and Dermapen. Contact the clinic to discuss suitability, the responsible practitioner and session preparation, and confirm fees and appointments before visiting.

Services published in this profile: Laser Hair Removal, HydraFacial skin treatment.

These links are examples from the matching directory, not a ranked recommendation. The live cards show current matching results; eligibility and available contacts may change.

Discussing Acanthosis Nigricans with a relevant clinician

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark, velvety hyperpigmented patches in body folds, usually signaling insulin resistance, obesity, or rarely underlying malignancy.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Acanthosis Nigricans health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
• Psoriasis
• Acne Vulgaris
• Vitiligo
• Rosacea
• Herpes Simplex

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

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Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a doctor assesses acanthosis nigricans in Downtown Aqaba

Diagnosis is usually clinical, meaning the doctor relies on the appearance of dark, velvety patches and where they sit, such as the armpits, neck, groin and other skin folds. The doctor will ask when the changes started, your weight, your menstrual pattern if you are a woman, and any family history of diabetes.

After the examination, tests may be ordered to look for the cause. These commonly include fasting glucose and insulin to assess insulin resistance, HbA1c, thyroid function, and hormone tests where needed, for example to rule out PCOS in women. A skin biopsy is rarely necessary.

If the changes are rapidly spreading or unusual, the doctor may arrange further checks such as endoscopy or CT imaging to rule out an underlying malignancy. This is a precautionary step and does not mean a cancer has been found.

When to book a visit and when to seek emergency care

Book an assessment in Downtown Aqaba if you notice velvety brown patches in the armpits or neck, particularly with weight gain, irregular periods, or a family history of diabetes.

Seek urgent evaluation if you notice:

• Rapid spread of the patches
• Involvement of the face, lips, mouth or other mucous membranes
• Patches on the palms, soles or eyelids
• Patches accompanied by weight loss or unexplained general symptoms

If any of these signs are present, call 911 without delay or go to the nearest emergency department.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Downtown Aqaba

Before your visit, note when the patches appeared, whether they have changed or spread, and whether they itch. Bring a list of medicines and supplements you take, along with any previous test results such as fasting glucose or thyroid tests.

Record any recent weight changes, your menstrual history if relevant, and any family history of diabetes or thyroid disease.

Useful questions to ask include: What could be causing these patches? Do I need tests? Should I be followed up with another specialist? What are the next steps if the condition does not improve?

Listed dermatology clinics in Downtown Aqaba

The clinics below are listed in Downtown Aqaba. Appearing on this list is not a medical recommendation and does not imply any ranking.

• Dr Rafida Al Mahameed Clinic: Al Hussein Bin Ali Street, Al Kasasbeh Complex; lists Dermatology.
• Dr Mazen Al Dmour Clinic: Al Hussein Bin Ali Street, Sharab Building, first floor; lists Dermatology.
• Dr Nabil Haddad Clinic: Fifth area, Alexandria Street, Shuweikini Complex, third floor; lists Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology.
• Ayla Laser and Derma Clinic: Al Rasheed Street, fourth floor of the Bank of Jordan building; advertises laser hair removal and HydraFacial skin treatment.

Contact the clinic to confirm clinician attendance, consultation areas, fees, insurance and available appointments before booking. (sign in to ClinicsJo to view the number)