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Dermatology - What is Dermatology?

By Andrea Santiago, About.com

Definition: Dermatology is the medical specialty which focuses on the diagnosis of skin diseases and disorders. A physician who specialized in this field is called a dermatologist. Dermatologists identify and remove skin cancers, cysts, and other skin growths. They also help treat other skin issues such as acne, skin allergies, rashes, and abnormalities of the skin such as psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, dermatitis, and more. Many dermatologists also do some aesthetic, elective procedures such as laser treatments, anti-aging, botox injections, and collagen injections.
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