Maksymova Olena Serhiivna

Education:

• Sumy State University, diploma with honors.
• Kharkiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, internship in Dermatology and Venereology;
• Donetsk National Medical University, specialization in pediatric dermatology;
• Shupyk National University of Healthcare of Ukraine, specialization in General Practice-Family Medicine

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• regular participant in conferences and educational events, including the XXVI International Symposium on Morphological Sciences (Prague, Czech Republic), the International Scientific-Practical Conference “Modern Problems of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry” (Arad, Romania), “Kyiv Dermatological Days,” and others;
• actively attends practical courses, including dermatoscopy, laser techniques in aesthetic medicine and dermatology, and natural pharmacology methods.

Scientific activity:

• doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine;
• author of 30 scientific works, 10 of which are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• lecturer in Dermatology and Venereology at the Medical Institute of Sumy State University;
• lecturer at the Department of Public Health and Nutrition at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.

Areas of professional development:

• participation in the Pirogov Commission for the re-embalming of Mykola Ivanovych Pirogov’s body (Vinnytsia, 2018);
• Broadening professional knowledge of techniques to improve blood circulation, muscle tone, and contours of the face, neck, and décolleté, as well as somato-emotional release at the Upledger International Institute;
• ongoing practical work and continuous education.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• Treatment of common skin diseases: acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, dermatitis of various origins, fungal infections of the skin, nails and scalp;
• prevention and treatment of infections: individual approach to the prevention and treatment of pediculosis, scabies, bacterial diseases (pyoderma and others);
• diagnostics and treatment of telogenic hair loss, alopecia in children and adults, development of care and recovery schemes;
• safe treatment of children and adults: taking into account the age and body characteristics of patients with diaper dermatitis, allergic dermatitis and similar conditions;
• treatment of chronic and systemic dermatoses: psoriasis, parapsoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, vasculitis, hydradenitis, toxicoderma and viral skin diseases (including herpes, papillomas) using an integrated approach;
• removal of skin neoplasms: application of radio wave method, liquid nitrogen, taking into account modern standards of aesthetic dermatology for minimal tissue trauma;
• punch biopsy of suspicious tumors: analysis of the results and prescription of optimal treatment;
• diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, selection of individual therapy and prevention of relapses.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• screening, detection and monitoring of benign and malignant skin tumors (nevi (moles), papillomas, keratomas, melanomas, etc.), application of modern diagnostic and treatment methods to prevent complications and cancer risks;
• analyzing the condition of hair and scalp, identifying the causes of hair loss, dandruff, seborrhea and other trichological problems;
• providing consultations and procedures for face and body skin care (cleansing, peeling, injection techniques, etc.), preventing premature skin aging, correcting aesthetic defects, maintaining a healthy appearance and self-confidence;
• use of specialized techniques to improve blood circulation, muscle tone and contours of the face, neck and décolleté, combining medical and aesthetic approaches to achieve natural and healthy results.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “Tourism and nature: forests, water, mountains, fire, bonfires, starry mountain skies, guitars, friends.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Look after your skin’s health every day—it’s one of the main indicators of your overall condition! Valuing a holistic approach to wellness, I recommend paying attention to proper daily skincare, sun protection, balanced nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. Remember, a smile and ease in communication can disperse any ‘storm clouds’! At the first signs of discomfort or suspicious skin changes, consult a dermatologist, since early diagnosis is the key to effective prevention and treatment.”