Dermatologists are trained to evaluate and manage disorders of the skin, hair, nails and adjacent mucous membranes in patients of all ages. A dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the following:

• Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin
• Management of contact dermatitis and other inflammatory skin disorders
• Recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases
• Dermatopathology
• Surgical techniques used in dermatology

Dermatologists also manage cosmetic disorders of the skin, including hair loss, scars, and the skin changes associated with aging.