Dermatologist Frequently Asked Questions
Medically reviewed by Sara Perkins, MD – Written by Megan Lentz
What is a dermatologist?
Dermatologists are specifically trained to help diagnose and treat common disorders, such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, and skin cancers.
Common procedures performed by dermatologists are skin grafts, wart removals, Mohs surgery, and ultraviolet light therapy.
You can also see a dermatologist for cosmetic procedures and injections such as Botox injections, chemical peels, removal of varicose veins, laser resurfacing or other laser procedures, and microdermabrasion.
Dermatologists can perform the following procedures:
- skin biopsy
- excision of skin lesions or abnormal growths
- laser surgery
- vein removal procedures, such as sclerotherapy
- skin grafts
- Mohs surgery
- PUVA therapy
- chemical peels
- microdermabrasion
- cosmetic injections, such as Botox or fillers
- cryotherapy
- hair removal or restoration
Dermatologists can treat more than 3,000 conditions. Here are some common conditions they can treat:
The following are specific types of dermatologists:
- cosmetic dermatologist
- dermatopathologist
- immunodermatologist, who specializes in skin conditions caused by immune disorders
- pediatric dermatologist, who specializes in caring for children
- Mohs surgeon, who specializes in Mohs surgery