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.

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Eye Conditions that Require Emergency Care


Bleeding from the eye

Large foreign objects stuck in your eye

Sudden loss of vision

Chemical burn

Blood in the white part of the eye

Cuts and scratches

Pupils that are not the same size

One eye is sticking out or bulging

Eye pain

Discharge from the eye

Double vision

Severe itching

Things to Avoid if you Have an Eye Condition


Rubbing or applying pressure to your eye

Trying to remove objects that are stuck in your eye

Using tweezers or any tools in your eye

Putting ointments or medications in your eye

If you experience an eye injury or any of these symptoms or conditions, seek emergency care.