Dermatologist Frequently Asked Questions
Medically reviewed bySara Perkins, MD– Written byMegan Lentz
What is a dermatologist?
Dermatologistsare specifically trained to help diagnose and treat common disorders, such asacne,psoriasis,eczema,hair loss, andskin cancers.
Common procedures performed by dermatologists areskin grafts, wart removals,Mohs surgery, and ultraviolet light therapy.
You can also see a dermatologist for cosmetic procedures and injections such asBotox injections,chemical peels,removal of varicose veins, laser resurfacing or other laser procedures, andmicrodermabrasion.
Dermatologists can perform the following procedures:
- skin biopsy
- excision of skin lesions or abnormal growths
- laser surgery
- vein removal procedures, such assclerotherapy
- skin grafts
- Mohs surgery
- PUVA therapy
- chemical peels
- microdermabrasion
- cosmetic injections, such asBotoxor fillers
- cryotherapy
- hair removal or restoration
Dermatologists can treat more than3,000 conditions. Here are some common conditions they can treat:
- acne
- dermatitis
- eczema
- warts
- fungal skin infections
- hair loss
- nail problems, such asingrown nailsorfungal infections
- vitiligo
- psoriasis
- rosacea
- shingles
- skin cancer
The following are specific types of dermatologists:
- cosmetic dermatologist
- dermatopathologist
- immunodermatologist, who specializes in skin conditions caused by immune disorders
- 儿科皮肤科医生,专门研究in caring for children
- Mohs surgeon, who specializes in Mohs surgery