What do dermatologists do?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Dermatologists are physicians who specialize in the care of skin, hair, and nails. According to the American Board of Dermatology. Dermatologists "diagnose and treat all aspects of healthy and diseased skin in adults and children including conditions such as skin cancer, melanomas, moles, dermatitis, acne, hair loss, scars, sexually transmitted diseases and the skin changes associated with aging." Pediatric dermatologists specialize in treating skin, hair, and nail problems in infants, children and adolescents. Dermatopathologists are dermatologists who specialize in diagnosing skin diseases.Dermatologists are physicians who specialize in the care of skin, hair, and nails. According to the American Board of Dermatology. Dermatologists "diagnose and treat all aspects of healthy and diseased skin in adults and children... More -
Healthwise answered:Dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair or nails, such as acne, psoriasis, warts or skin cancer. Dermatologists may prescribe medicines and perform surgery for skin disorders. They may specialize in treating specific age groups, such as a pediatric dermatologist, who only treats children. Dermatologists can be board-certified through the Board of Dermatology, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair or nails, such as acne, psoriasis, warts or skin cancer. Dermatologists may prescribe medicines and perform surgery for skin... More -
Dr. Ellen Marmur answered:Dermatology is a medical and surgical field specializing in the treatment of skin, hair, and nails and how they relate to your body as a whole. Dermatologist will diagnose and treat specific conditions of the skin and also use the skin as a map to see what's happening inside the body. He/she will also do skin checks concerning moles and red spots. And they also do surgery to remove those if they are malignant. Some dermatologist also focuses on cosmetic procedures such as laser surgery and injectable fillers and Botox.
Dermatology is a medical and surgical field specializing in the treatment of skin, hair, and nails and how they relate to your body as a whole. Dermatologist will diagnose and treat specific conditions of the skin and also use the skin as a map to... More
