{"id":61,"date":"2021-08-31T13:07:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T13:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2021-10-21T13:14:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:14:33","slug":"dermatologists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/dermatologists\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermatologists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dermatologists are medical professionals who specialise in skin physiology. With the rate of patients being diagnosed with skin cancer increasing this is a medical speciality of more importance than ever before. This is one reason as to why it is such a fast developing branch of medicine. Through the use of medical and laboratory techniques a dermatologist would need to ascertain what, if any, skin disease a patient has and then recommend the best choice of treatment. Conditions that a dermatologist would typically deal with include skin cancer, eczema and warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dermatologists.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dermatologists.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dermatologists-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dermatologists-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dermatologists-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is the possibility of specialising in one area of dermatology such as laser surgery. This would typically involve the treatment of conditions such as birthmark removal. A specialist of dermatology would need a broad knowledge of skin physiology, and would also need an understanding of other medical specialities such as immunology and genetics. This is a specialist area that would require you to keep up-to-date with any new advances in the testing and treatment of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical work activities a dermatologist would need to carry out include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Deal with skin and other appendages such as hair.<\/li><li>Carry out testing and treatment for conditions such as eczema, skin cancer and hair loss.<\/li><li>Use techniques such as laser surgery, skin surgery and soft tissue fillers.<\/li><li>Use investigative techniques to ascertain what skin problem a patient may have.<\/li><li>Continue to study in order to keep up-to-date with any advances in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.<\/li><li>Undertake outpatient duties and work with patients on the ward.<\/li><li>Carry out administrative tasks.<\/li><li>Work closely with a host of medical professionals.<\/li><li>Collate and analyse any patient referral material you are given and ensure that it is updated.<\/li><li>Be comforting when informing people that they have a skin disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Deal with topics that can be hard hitting for both patients and yourself.<\/li><li>Organised and professional approach.<\/li><li>Desire to help improve peoples\u2019 lives.<\/li><li>Excellent communication skills.<\/li><li>Self-motivated in order to continue studying throughout your career.<\/li><li>Flexible manner.<\/li><li>Ability to work as part of a medical team and as an individual.<\/li><li>Analytical skills.<\/li><li>Extensive knowledge of skin physiology.<\/li><li>Understanding of other medical sub-specialities such as immunology.<\/li><li>Attention to detail.<\/li><li>Leadership qualities and the ability to teach other upcoming medical professionals.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dermatologists are medical professionals who specialise in skin physiology. 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