Career description:
A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist can identify and treat more than 3,000 conditions. These conditions include eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer, among many others.
What it’s like:
Common duties:
- Diagnoses and treats conditions that affect skin
- Treats issues like plaque psoriasis, rosacea, and acne
- Identifies symptoms on skin that could be signs of other health conditions
- Minor surgery like removing moles or warts or doing skin biopsies
- Extensive surgery such as removing benign cysts or skin cancer are also done
- Treats skin issues that affect appearance
- Administers cosmetic treatments such as fillers, chemical peels, and laser hair removal
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