Back to Explore
TASK
Dermatologists
ID
work_healthcare_practitioners/dermatologists
Type
TASK
Children
18
Child Nodes (18)
ATOMIC
Conduct complete skin examinations.
ATOMIC
Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
ATOMIC
Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
ATOMIC
Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
ATOMIC
Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
ATOMIC
Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
ATOMIC
Record patients' health histories.
ATOMIC
Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
ATOMIC
Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.
ATOMIC
Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.
ATOMIC
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
ATOMIC
Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
ATOMIC
Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
ATOMIC
Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
ATOMIC
Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
ATOMIC
Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.
ATOMIC
Conduct clinical or basic research.
ATOMIC