Dermatosis is a common word that defines - any disease of the skin. Dermatology is branch of medicine that covers the topics related to skin and its diseases. A dermatologist is a person who takes care of skin related diseases, hair, nails and scalp also. There are thousands of skin disorders that can be observed and described but only some of them account for most visits to the doctor. The reason for this is that most of the people are not aware of the skin diseases and takes it lightly. The person generally takes treatment at home when a skin problem is encountered.
Skin diseases are very common and may lead to some serious problems. So skin diseases must be cure in right time with right meditation. Here are some of the types of dermatology are briefly explained to get general idea about the skin diseases.
Cosmetic dermatology
Cosmetic surgery is a common term nowadays. Those who perform it are called cosmetic dermatologists. Some dermatologists complete their fellowships in surgical dermatology other may train themselves in their residency on the use of botox, fillers, and laser surgery. Some dermatologists also perform cosmetic procedures that includes liposuction, blepharoplasty, and face lifts.
Dermatopathology
The pathologists and dermatologists who specialize in skin pathology belong to this category. Usually a pathologist or a dermatologist has to complete a 1 year of dermatopathology fellowship. This includes 6 months of general pathology and 6 months of dermatopathology.
Immunodermatology
The specialist that falls under this category are the one who specializes in the treatment of immune mediated skin diseases such as lupus, bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, and other immune mediated skin disorders.
Pediatric Dermatology
A physician who completes both a pediatric residency and a dermatology residency can qualify for Pediatric Dermatology. They might elect to complete a post-residency fellowship. This field includes complex diseases of the neonates and hereditary skin diseases or genodermatoses.
Teledermatology
Since telecommunication technologies are used to exchange medical information using audio, visual and also data communication, but mostly through photos of dermatologic conditions that are usually made by non-dermatologists for evaluation off-site by dermatologists hence it is known as teledermatology.