Dermatology
Dermatology is a medical discipline (specialty) concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.
Dermatologists treat chronic skin conditions such as eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis, and rosacea, as well as acne, age spots/brown spots, sun damage and skin discoloration. Cosmetic dermatology procedures including hair removal (epilation), skin resurfacing for wrinkles and scars, facial and leg (varicose or "spider") vein removal (sclerotherapy), and facial rejuvenation.
Cosmetic dermatology services also include BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane®, collagen injections, liposuction, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, cellulite reduction, and freckle, stretch mark and tattoo removal.
Skin cancer specialists hope to improve the rate of cure of most types of skin cancer by focusing on prevention and early diagnosis and treatment. Patients who have pre-cancers, atypical moles or skin cancer may choose among options from excisional skin surgery to Mohs Micrographic surgery.