What does a dermatologist do ?
A dermatologist is qualified in the diagnosis, treatment and management (referral to other specialists if needed) of the following disorders:
- Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Alopecia Areata, Athlete’s Foot, Atopic Dermatitis
- Bed Bugs, Blepharoplasty (surgery of the eyelids), Boils, Bruises, Bug Bites and Stings
- Corns, Cysts
- Diaper Rash, Dry Skin
- Eczema, Erythema Nodosum
- Folliculitis, Freckles, Frostbite, Fungal Nails
- Hair Loss, Heat Rash, Herpes Simplex Infections (Non-Genital), Hives, Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
- Impetigo, Itch
- Jock Itch
- Keloid, Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus
- Melasma, Moles, Molluscum Contagiosum
- Pityriasis Rosea, Psoriasis
- Rash, Rhinoplasty (Surgery of the nose), Ringworm, Rosacea
- Scabies, Scars, Seborrhea, Shingles, Skin Cancer, Skin Tags, Stretch Marks, Skin Pigmentation Problems, Sun Protection and Sunscreens, Sun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs, Photoxicity), Sunburn and Sun Poisoning
- Tinea Versicolor, Tropical Dermatology
- Varicose Veins, Vitiligo
- Warts (Common Warts), Wrinkles.
