Directory of top Dermatologists in Pikeville, Kentucky, USA

Taxonomy Code 207N00000X

The directory of Dermatologists in Pikeville, Kentucky was last updated 6/30/2024

Dermatologists
Taxonomy Code 207N00000X

Classification: Dermatology

Description

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Dermatology, 2007.
http://www.abderm.org/

Board certification is provided by the American Board of Dermatology.