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Dermatology (skin care)

 
 

Dermatology is about the skin, as well as the hair, mouth and nails. Our experts recognize how your "outer layer" can reveal internal problems like cancer or sexually transmitted disease.

Dermatologists diagnose and treat these and other conditions in adults and children:

They also can help you with cosmetic problems like hair loss and skin changes like scars and aging skin.


 

 

 

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Source: American Board of Specialties, Research and Education Foundation, Which Medical Specialist for You?; American Medical Association; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Lexicon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, 1994

First published: 08/01/2004
Last updated: 07/30/2009

Reviewed by: Steven Bergeson, MD, medical director of quality, Allina Medical Clinic