Dermatology Subspecialties:
Clinical and Laboratory Dermatological Immunology:
This is the laboratory study of all aspects of the immune system of the skin. This is a licensed doctor that both diagnoses and treats issues of the skin. They handle disorders of the skin that are caused by allergic reactions and various other immune system disorders.
Dermatology:
This is an area of medicine that deals with the skin and all its diseases. It is a very unique specialty that has both medical and surgical aspects. A 'doctor of the skin' is referred to as a dermatologist and specifically takes care of diseases of the skin, along with one cosmetic issues of the scalp, skin, nails and hair.
Dermatopathology:
Dermatopathology is a medical health field that uses dermatology and surgical pathology and focuses on the study of cutaneous diseases at a microscopic level. As well, it analyses the potential causes of skin diseases at a cellular level. They work in close proximity to dermatologists.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery:
Is a surgical technique used for removing certain cutaneous carcinomas that allows accurate microscopic marginal control with the use of horizontal frozen sections. This method is used to treat basal cell carcinoma, along with squamous cell carcinomas. With this technique there are superior cure rates.
Pediatric Dermatology:
This is a board-certified specialty. Doctors in Pediatric Dermatology offer special evaluations of newborns, infants, children and adolescents. Some diseases that are treated are genetic, infectious, along with acquired disorders that are unique to this young age group. Pediatric Dermatology is a specialized division within Pediatrics.
Procedural Dermatology:
Is a subspecialty within dermatology that's concerned with studying, diagnosing and surgical treatment of various diseases of the skin and adjacent mucous membranes, cutaneous appendages, nails, hair and subcutaneous tissue. The surgical procedures are minimally invasive. Most of these procedures are performed on an out-patient basis.