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Dermatology

For the journal, see Dermatology (journal).
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Dermatology
SystemSkin
Significant diseasesSkin cancer, skin infections, eczemas, burn
Significant testsSkin biopsy
SpecialistDermatologist

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]

  1. ^ Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. Random House, Inc. 2001. Page 537. ISBN 0-375-72026-X.
  2. ^ a b "What is a dermatologist?". Archived from the original on 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
  3. ^ "Dermatology Procedures - American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)". www.aocd.org.
  4. ^ "What is a dermatologist; what is dermatology. DermNet NZ". Dermnetnz.org. 2009-06-15. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  5. ^ "What is a Dermatologist". Dermcoll.asn.au. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  6. ^ "Welcome to the American Academy of Dermatology". www.aad.org. American Academy of Dermatology.

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