Dermatology

Dermatology is the medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, including hair, nails, and the scalp. A specialist in the field is called a dermatologist. The field has its roots since the beginning of written records, but started developing as a systematic field of study in the early 19th century. In the United States, a dermatologist studies as a resident for three years after serving as a medical or surgical intern.
Further study at the level of fellow is available for numerous subspecialties including:
*Immunodermatology - the study of the effect of the immune system on skin
*Phototherapy - the use of light to treat skin diseases
*Laser medicine
*Mohs micrographic surgery - the use of chemicals to perform very accurate surgical removal of skin in the treatment of skin cancer
*Cosmetic surgery, related to the practice of plastic surgery
*Dermatopathology, the diagnosis of skin diseases, usually with biopsy
*Pediatric dermatology, the treatment of skin diseases in children
*Teledermatology, the use of advanced telecommunication technologies to centralize the review of skin samples without needing a physical sample
House, has a very poor opinion of the skills of dermatologists, describing them as a group that advises their patients to keep dry skin moist and wet skin dry.
Dermatology at Wikipedia
Category:Medical Specialties