dermatology
Skin disorder specialty
Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with skin, hair, and nails.
A dermatologist diagnoses and treats conditions from acne and eczema to skin cancer.
The field includes both medical treatment and cosmetic procedures: She went to dermatology for a mole check.
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- acneInflamed skin condition
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
alopecia · hives · urticaria · shingles · cellulitis · impetigo · melasma · seborrhea
Aggressive pigment-cell cancer
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- excisionCutting out of tissue
staging · metastasis · dysplastic · malignant · benign · dermoscopy · sentinel node
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- dermabrasionAbrasive cosmetic facial procedure
laser · phototherapy · patch testing · punch biopsy · cauterization · debridement
Living tissue under epidermis
- melaninNatural coloring compound
- keratinStructural hair protein
- sebaceousOil-secreting, of skin
- follicleSkin cavity growing strands
pore · collagen · elastin · stratum · subcutaneous · melanocyte · sebum · papillae
Hydrating skin cream
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- retinoidVitamin A-related compound
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
exfoliant · SPF · hydration · barrier · noncomedogenic · antioxidant · hyaluronic · ceramide
Toxin that smooths skin
- fillersBulk-adding substances
- microdermabrasionMechanical exfoliation of outer skin
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
- laser resurfacingLight-beam skin renewal
microneedling · dermaplaning · sclerotherapy · IPL · skin tightening · tattoo removal
Flat skin discoloration
- papuleSmall raised skin lesion
- noduleRounded small lump
- vesicleSmall fluid-filled sac
- bullaeLarge fluid-filled skin lesions
pustule · plaque · wheal · cyst · nevus · mole · petechiae · purpura
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
biologic · methotrexate · cyclosporine · tretinoin · benzoyl peroxide
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
vitiligo · alopecia · hives · urticaria · shingles · cellulitis · impetigo · melasma · seborrhea · lichen
melanoma
Aggressive pigment-cell cancer
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
excision · staging · metastasis · dysplastic · malignant · benign · dermoscopy · sentinel node
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
dermabrasion · laser · phototherapy · patch testing · punch biopsy · cauterization · debridement
dermis
Living tissue under epidermis
follicle · pore · collagen · elastin · stratum · subcutaneous · melanocyte · sebum · papillae · hypodermis
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- retinoidVitamin A-related compound
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
cleanser · exfoliant · SPF · hydration · barrier · noncomedogenic · antioxidant · hyaluronic · ceramide · niacinamide
botox
Toxin that smooths skin
- fillersBulk-adding substances
- microdermabrasionMechanical exfoliation of outer skin
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
laser resurfacing · microneedling · dermaplaning · sclerotherapy · IPL · skin tightening · tattoo removal
macule
Flat skin discoloration
bullae · pustule · plaque · wheal · cyst · nevus · mole · petechiae · purpura · erosion
corticosteroid
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
immunosuppressant · biologic · methotrexate · cyclosporine · tretinoin · benzoyl peroxide
- hospitalshospital, ER, emergency room, ICU, operating room
- medical specialtiescardiology, neurology, internal medicine, pediatrics, oncology
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- academic fieldsmathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, history
- Biomedicineanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology
dermatologyinternal medicine
Adult organ disease specialty
gastroenterology · cardiology · pulmonology · nephrology · hepatology
dermatologygeneral practice
Frontline medical care
family medicine · holistic medicine · integrative medicine · primary care
- dermatologist testedEvaluated by skin physicians
- dermatology clinicFacility treating skin disorders