DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST

Dermatology is a highly specialized field. But some dermatologists choose to specialize even further, pursuing one of many subspecialties.

• Cosmetic dermatology involves the treatment of problems that affect appearance. A cosmetic dermatologist may treat common skin problems such acne and moles. Cosmetic dermatologists may also treat the effects of aging, improving the appearance of wrinkles and sunspots.
• Dermatopathology combines dermatology with pathology, the study of disease. Dermatopathologists specialize in diagnosing skin disease by analyzing samples under a microscope. Many dermatopathologists are involved in the diagnosis of skin cancer.
• Mohs surgery is a special technique used to treat certain types of skin cancer. A Mohs surgeon removes a small amount of tissue from a lesion at a time, analyzing it under a microscope for cancer cells. This painstaking process enables the surgeon to get all of the cancer while removing a minimum of healthy tissue.
• Pediatric dermatology involves treating the skin of children. Pediatric dermatologists treat many of the same skin disorders that affect adults, but in kids. They may also treat concerns particular to children, such as birthmarks.