Dermatologists

Dermatology is the branch of medicine which addresses the study, diagnosis and treatment of all diseases which affect the skin or which are related to it. It is also responsible for the prevention of all said diseases. Dermatologists, in addition to diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, also have surgical knowledge because in many cases the proper treatment is surgical. Furthermore, they come into contact with other medical specialities such as immunology and endocrinology.

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.

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