What are Dermatologists?
Medical experts that deal with significant problems with skin
are called dermatologists. Dermatologists specialize in dermatology, which is a
branch of medical science that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.
According to the New
Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated's definition:
Dermatology covers study, research,
and diagnosis of diseases, disorders, cancers, cosmetic, and aging conditions
of the skin, hair, and nails. It also covers the management of these by
different research and therapies, including but not limited to, topical and
systemic medications, dermatohistopathology, immunotherapy, laser therapy,
radiotherapy, phototherapy, dermatologic surgery, dermatologic cosmetic
surgery, and photodynamic therapy.
Facts About Skin
● The
skin acts as a barrier to protect the body from injury, bacteria, and other
foreign objects.
● It
is the largest and most superficial organ of the body.
● It
reveals the health of the body
●
15% of patients complain about skin problems to
their general practitioner or family doctor.
Common Skin Disorders
● Acne
● Fungal
infections
● Hand
dermatitis, which affects mostly women, and results from external contact with
detergents and household chemicals
● Warts
● Atopic
eczema
●
Skin cancer
Responsibilities and
Duties of a Dermatologist
● Attend
patients in hospitals
● Attend
patients in private practices or in their own homes
● Act
as a consultant to other specialists
● Understand
biochemistry, microbiology, physics, pathology, endocrinology, and physiology,
as skin conditions can often be associated with other underlying conditions.
●
This will help them with their consultant work
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