The field of dermatology encompasses study of the skin and
skin-related ailments, but there are many subspecializations within dermatology
as well. Some doctors get comprehensive degrees in general dermatology, and
others undergo additional education to further hone their knowledge and
expertise within a specific area.
The Dermatology Branch conducts clinical and basic
investigations of skin biology and researches the etiology, diagnosis, and
treatment of skin disease.
A dermatologist is the medical expert you should consult if
you have any significant problem with your skin. Dermatology is the science
that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin,
hair and nails.
Dermatology involves the study, research, diagnosis, and
management of any health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails,
and membranes. A dermatologist is the health professional who specializes in
this area of healthcare.
The skin is the largest organ of the body, which acts as a
barrier to protect the internal organs from injury and bacteria. It is also a
good indicator of the overall health of the body, making the field of
dermatology important in the diagnosis and management of many health
conditions.
A dermatologist is a health professional who specializes in
the field of dermatology and is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of
hair, skin, and nail conditions.
Although the exact education and training requirements vary
according to the country of practice, a dermatologist usually needs to complete
medical school and residency (minimum of 6 + 3 years) before commencing a
specialized training program in the field of dermatology. The specialization in
dermatology typically takes at least four years of intensive study, research,
and practice in the field. Continued professional development is also required
for dermatologist to demonstrate ongoing competency and maintain their
registration to practice.
A trained dermatologist may perform skin surgery to prevent
or control skin diseases such as skin cancer, to improve aesthetics of the skin
or diagnose a condition of the skin. They are also responsible for the treatment
decisions of various dermatological conditions with many types of therapies,
including topical agents, systemic agents and other therapies.
Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the skin
and diseases of the skin. It concerns the study, research and diagnosis of
normal skin and disorders of the skin. Cancers, cosmetic and aging conditions
of the skin, fat, hair, nails and oral and genital membranes are all aspects of
dermatology.
Subspecialties of the dermatology field include
dermatopathology, which is involved with the pathology of the skin;
immunodermatology, which specializes in the treatment of immune-mediated skin
disorders, including lupus, bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris; Mohs’
surgery, which involves removing tumors from the skin without harming healthy
cells; and pediatric dermatology, in which dermatologists may treat infants,
hereditary skin disorders and children.
An expert in the field of dermatology is a dermatologist. A
dermatologist may be involved with medical or surgical treatments.
Dermatologists may perform a range of procedures, many of which are cosmetic.
These include cosmetic filler injections, hair removal or transplantation,
intralesional treatment, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, phototherapy,
tattoo removal, tumescent liposuction, radiation therapy and vitiligo surgery.
Other treatments in the dermatology field include
cryosurgery, which is the treatment of warts, skin cancers or other dermatoses;
allergy testing; systemic therapies such as antibiotics, immunomodulators or
injectable products; or topical therapies.
The skin is the largest organ in the body. Moreover, because the entire surface area of the skin is visible, dermatologists have the advantage of direct visual examination.
Venereology is a branch of medicine that is concerned with
the study and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. The name derives from
Roman goddess Venus, associated with love, beauty and fertility. A physician
specializing in venereology is called a venereologist. In many areas of the
world, the specialty is usually combined with dermatology.
The venereal diseases include bacterial, viral, fungal, and
parasitic infections. Some of the important diseases are HIV infection,
syphilis, gonorrhea, candidiasis, herpes simplex, human papillomavirus
infection, and genital scabies. Other sexually transmitted infections studied
in the field include chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale,
hepatitis B, and cytomegalovirus infection.
In India, formal training of venerologists started in 1910,
prompting microscopy and serology to come into general use throughout the
Empire. Before this, many cases of early syphilis were either diagnosed as
chancroid or missed altogether. To come to a diagnosis, doubtful atypical cases
were at times left untreated to see whether they developed secondary syphilis.
Today, an MD in venereology is a 2 to 3-year long postgraduate course in
medicine. The minimum eligibility is the successful completion of any of MBBS,
DMS, BHMS, and BDS, etc degrees. Major subjects of study that form part of the
program are immunology of dermatological diseases, cellular and molecular
inflammation, skin genetics, skin structure and development of skin, and basic
reactions of skin, repair, and carcinogenesis.
Leprosy remains an important health problem worldwide. The
disease is caused by a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and
peripheral nerves with Mycobacterium leprae. The clinical range from
tuberculoid to lepromatous leprosy is a result of variation in the cellular
immune response to the mycobacterium. The resulting impairment of nerve
function causes the disabilities associated with leprosy. This review
summarises recent advances in understanding of the biology of leprosy, clinical
features of the disease, the current diagnostic criteria, and the new
approaches to treatment of the infection and the immune-mediated complications.
Supervised multi-drug therapy (MDT) for fixed durations is highly effective for
all forms of the disease. The widespread implementation of MDT has been
associated with a fall in the prevalence of the leprosy but as yet no reduction
in the case-detection rate globally. Thus, leprosy control activities must be
maintained for decades to interrupt transmission of infection.
Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria
Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. It results in damage
primarily to the peripheral nerves (the nerves outside the brain and spinal
cord), skin, testes, eyes, and mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe,
disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and skin areas
around the body. The disease has been around since ancient times, often
surrounded by terrifying, negative stigmas and tales of leprosy patients being
shunned as outcasts. Outbreaks of leprosy have affected, and panicked, people
on every continent.
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