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Dermatologists

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work_healthcare_practitioners/dermatologists

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Children

18

Child Nodes (18)

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Conduct complete skin examinations.

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Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.

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Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.

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Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.

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Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

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Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.

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Record patients' health histories.

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Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.

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Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.

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Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.

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Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.

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Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.

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Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.

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Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.

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Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.

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Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.

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Conduct clinical or basic research.

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Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.