{"id":244,"date":"2015-09-02T10:30:48","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=244"},"modified":"2020-08-10T16:04:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T20:04:02","slug":"the-benefits-of-dermatology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-dermatology\/","title":{"rendered":"What a dermatologist can do for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of dermatology, your thoughts might immediately include acne or skin cancer. But a dermatologist does so much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a dermatologist?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dermatologists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin, hair, nail, and mucous membrane disorders and diseases, as well as perform cosmetic procedures. According to the <\/span>American Academy of Dermatology<\/span><\/a> (AAD), a dermatologist can diagnose and treat more than 3,000 conditions. Some common skin conditions include skin cancer, moles and warts, fungal infections, rosacea, shingles, and poison ivy reactions. Dermatologists are often trained in cosmetic procedures, such as fillers, tattoo removal, and wrinkle treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

To become a dermatologist, a person must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, one year as an intern, and three years in a specialized residency program. Beyond those years, many physicians choose to receive additional training or certificates, such as becoming a Mohs surgeon, a physician who performs a special technique for removing cancer, or a cosmetic dermatologist, who is trailed on fillers, botox, and other cosmetic procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

What exactly does a dermatologist do?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dermatologists perform many medical procedures and non-invasive therapies to treat a variety of conditions. Your doctor can complete many of them in the office. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n