Dermatology
Field of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin, and its diseases / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the journal, see Dermatology (journal).
"Dermatologic surgery" redirects here. For the journal, see Dermatologic Surgery (journal).
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin.[1][2] It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects.[3][4][5] A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems.[2][6]
Quick Facts System, Significant diseases ...
System | Skin |
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Significant diseases | Skin cancer, skin infections, eczemas, burn |
Significant tests | Skin biopsy |
Specialist | Dermatologist |
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