Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
Therapies
Therapies provided by dermatologists include:
- Cosmetic filler injections
- Hair removal with laser or other modalities
- Hair transplantation
- Laser therapy for birth marks, skin disorders (vitiligo), Tattoo removal, and cosmetic resurfacing and rejuvenation
- Photodynamic therapy – for the treatment of skin cancer and precancerous growths
- Phototherapy
- Cryosurgery – for warts, skin cancers, and other dermatosis
- Vitiligo surgery – Including procedures like autologous melanocyte transplant, suction blister grafting and punch grafting
- Allergy testing – ‘Patch testing’ for contact dermatitis
- Topical therapies – dermatologists have the best understanding of the numerous products and compounds used topically in medicine.
