Dermatologists of Top Doctors UK

What is a dermatologist?

Dermatologists are also known as skin doctors or skin specialists,. Training to become a dermatologist starts by the doctor first qualifying in general medicine, and then undergoing four years of additional in order to specialise as a dermatologist. 

Dermatology involves both medical and surgical aspects. Due to the range of conditions that fall under dermatology and the number of possible treatments, dermatologists often work with a variety of other specialists, such as oncologists, endocrinologists and plastic and reconstructive surgeons to give the patient the treatment they need.

What conditions does a dermatologist treat?

Dermatologists treat a wide variety of conditions affecting the skin, scalp, hair and nails. This encompasses a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Acne
• Dermatitis
• Dandruff
• Eczema
• Impetigo
• Psoriasis
• Skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
• Herpes
• Hirsutism
• Moles
• Rosacea
• Fungal infections of the skin
• Rashes
• Warts and verucas

They also may perform cosmetic procedures, including facial peels, collagen injections, Botox, non-surgical eye bag removal, and mole removal, to name but a few. 

As conditions affecting the hair, nails, and skin, are often present in children, or more common in certain forms in children, certain dermatologists choose to specialise as paediatric dermatologists.