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A dermatologist's scope of practice is extensive, covering diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of diseases relating to disorders of the skin, nails and hair, and also cosmetic procedures designed to help turn back the clock on your skin's appearance. The majority of dermatologic procedures fall broadly into one of the following categories:
Medical Dermatology refers to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair and nails. Many conditions treated by a dermatologist are easily diagnosed and can be resolved in a short period of time with simple treatment plans. Other skin pathology is very complex, requiring expert diagnostic abilities and may demand multi-faceted treatment systems used over a long period of time. More
Surgical Dermatology encompasses a wide variety of methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. More
Cosmetic Dermatology can help you improve the appearance of your skin. Advances in this field mean that most procedures require only a minimal amount of time, and involve a minimal amount of discomfort. More
Mohs surgery is a cosmetic dermatology procedure that was developed in the early 1930’s as a special technique for the removal of skin cancers, and is now practiced throughout the world at specialized centers. It permits the immediate and complete microscopic examination of the removed cancer tissue, so that all of the roots and extensions of the cancer can be eliminated. More
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