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Skin cancer is curable if detected early. With annual screening, malignant lesions that are detected and removed in time can be very curable, while those detected too late can metastasize. Practical advice on skin cancer prevention is summarized here by Zsófia Hatvani, PhD, dermatologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital.

Vaginal dryness is not a disease, rather it is most often a natural process that accompanies menopause, however it is worth remedying the unpleasant symptoms. Vaginal dryness can also be caused by a medical condition, so it's important to check whether it's caused by a natural process or is a symptom of a medical condition. Whatever the cause, it is important to state that there is a solution to the problem. Dr. Illés Gyula Balogh, endocrinologist and gynecologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, discusses this subject without taboos.

In Hungary, breast cancer is an increased health risk for women over 40 years of age, hence regular breast screening is recommended. At Dr. Rose Private Hospital, we offer a complex breast screening service, that includes mammography, a physical examination and an ultrasound examination.

While dry eyes used to be associated with advancing age, the problem is now more common and occurs in younger and younger people. It has unpleasant symptoms: it feels like something has got into your eyes, your eyelids feel heavy, and your eyes feel tired. This is often accompanied by a burning sensation and blurred vision.

The seasonal allergy caused by pollen can last until the end of September, and it does not spare the eyes, with the main symptoms affecting the eyes being itching, watering and redness. Here we have summarized the advice of Dr. Mariann Balázsy, an ophthalmologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, on allergic conjunctivitis. It is worth taking the symptoms seriously, as allergic conjunctivitis can easily become infected and develop into bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.

One hundred years ago, many people still thought menopause was a disease, but we now know for sure that menopause - the loss of fertility - is not a disease but a natural process, and at the same time a release for many, as they no longer have to worry about pregnancy and menstruation. The symptoms of menopause can also be severe and difficult to tolerate. Dr. Henrik Gabulya, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, outlines possible solutions.

Dizziness is one of the most common complaints that patients see a neurologist with, according to Dr. Sándor Ilniczky. We asked Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s neurologist what might be considered dizziness, as almost everyone understood the term differently.

Cardiovascular diseases account for about 50-60 percent of all deaths in Hungary, with most caused by atherosclerosis. If the coronary artery becomes calcified, it can lead to a heart attack; if the cerebral vessels calcify, a cerebral infarction, or stroke, can occur. Of course, our heart can be attacked by other diseases, but just like atherosclerosis, most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented, the risk of developing them can be reduced, and more and more advanced therapies can prevent a serious condition once the problem has occurred. Dr. Éva Junger, head of outpatient care at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, internist, cardiologist, and occupational health specialist, outlines the details.

Most of us have had a headache at some time in our lives. Some of us are constantly plagued by them, for others headaches are rarer. But can a headache mean maybe we are ill? Or are we suffering a recurrent pain for which no medical cause can be found? Which complaints and symptoms cannot be waved away or treated with a painkiller, and when must we see a doctor? These questions are answered by Dr. Sándor Ilniczky, Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s neurologist.