Question 1

DERMATOLOGISTS, SKIN AND VD SPECIALISTS AND COSMETOLOGISTS

Accepted Answer

Just like we need specialist doctors to look after the well being of our internal organs, we need specialists to take care of the largest organ in our body – the skin. Dermatologists, skin specialists and cosmetologists are specialist doctors and professionals who look after the wellness and cosmetic care of our skin. However, all three categories of professionals are not the same and have different expertise.

Question 2

What is dermatology?

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Dermatology is that branch of medical science which deals with study, research, diagnosis and management of health conditions which may affect the membranes, nails, hair or skin of the patient.

Question 3

What does a dermatologist do?

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Dermatologists are medical doctors or physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail disorders. Some of the common problems they deal with are eczema, dermatitis, alopecia, rosacea, fungal infections, acne and psoriasis. Serious skin issues such as melanoma or skin cancer are also initially diagnosed by the dermatologists.
They use many different techniques to test and diagnose skin conditions like physical examination, skin biopsies, imaging tests and blood tests. They even offer advice on how to maintain healthy skin and prevent future skin problems.

Question 4

What are the common services provided by a dermatologist?

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Other than medical treatment, they offer various surgical cosmetic procedures and services like chemical peels, Botox, biopsies, cosmetic injections, hair removal and restoration, laser surgery, cryotherapy and laser treatments which improve the appearance of the skin. They even detect and treat hair and nail disorders and problems like psoriasis, skin cancer which are becoming quite common nowadays. Also, dermatologists give valuable advice regarding the proper maintenance of skin, hair and nails.

Question 5

What is a skin & VD specialist?

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Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology  (VD)is a term which refers to specialists for skin and venereal diseases. Venereology or the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and secually transmitted infections (STI), it is a separate field of study but sometimes the doctor specializes in both the fields, then he is considered a skin and VD specialist.

Question 6

What do Skin and VD doctors do?

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Skin and VD doctors are also known as Venereologists. They are medical professionals specializing in treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and such skin related diseases. They are trained to diagnose and treat various skin conditions like syphilis, genital warts and herpes. They use various techniques for diagnosing and treating such conditions like physical examination, imaging tests and laboratory tests too. They even offer advice on preventing future possibility of STIs and to maintain skin and genital health.
Broadly speaking, they play an important role in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections. They even protect the reproductive health of their patients and improve the quality of life of the patients who are affected by these skin conditions.

Question 7

What is Cosmetology?

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Cosmetology is a field of study dealing with beauty treatment application. It involves hairstyling, haircutting, skin care, use of cosmetics, nail art, manicure, pedicure, non-permanent hair removal and permanent hair removal techniques such as electrology and intense pulsed light.

Question 8

What do Cosmetologists do?

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Cosmetologists are beauty professionals who specialize in improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails through cosmetic treatments such as facials, haircuts and manicures. They may also offer cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser hair removal.
Cosmetologists are trained and certified professionals who specialize in offering beauty treatments to their clients to enhance or improve their physical appearance. They are well trained in many techniques and treatments given to the clients to improve the appearance of skin, nails or hair. Following are some of their services :
Makeup Application - They offer makeup services for special occasions or events like weddings, parties and even professional photoshoots. They also offer makeup tutorials and classes to teach clients how to do their own makeup.
Nail Care - They offer nail care services like manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail extensions, gel nails, nail art and nail spa. Other than that, they offer treatments for specific nail conditions like fungal infections.
Hair Care - They offer many services like haircuts, colouring, hair spa, styling and hair restoration treatments. They even offer hair extensions, hair straightening and perming treatments.
Skin Care - They offer skin care treatments like facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and such procedures to improve the appearance and health of the skin. Hair Removal - They offer hair removal services like threading, waxing, and removing unwanted hair from any part of the body. Some are non-permanent techniques such as waxing, threading.
Consultation - They offer consultation advice to their clients on how they can maintain healthy skin, hair and nails and even recommend them with appropriate and suitable products for their specific needs.

Question 9

What are the different types of Dermatologists?

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Dermatologists focus on diagnosing and treating skin, hair and nail disorders. There are many types of dermatologist, as per their area of expertise. They are as follows :
Mohs Surgeons: They are medical doctors who specialize in a certain type of skin cancer surgery called Mohs surgery. This surgery involves removal of skin cancer layer by layer to minimize damage to healthy tissue.
Immuno-dermatologists: They are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating skin diseases which are due to immune system disorders, like lupus, psoriasis, and scleroderma.
Cosmetic Surgeons: They are medical doctors who specialize in performing cosmetic procedures to enhance the appearance of the skin and facial features. Examples are eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, facelifts, brow lifts, liposuction, tummy tuck, breast surgery and dermabrasion.
Dermatopathologists: They are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing skin diseases by examining skin tissue samples under a microscope.
Cosmetic Dermatologists: They are medical doctors who specialize in improving the appearance of the skin through cosmetic procedures like Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and laser treatments.
General Dermatologists: They are medical doctors who diagnose and treat a variety of skin conditions, like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer.
Paediatric Dermatologists: They are medical doctors who specialize in treating skin conditions in children, like eczema, warts and birthmarks.

Question 10

What are different types of Skin and VD doctors?

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There are many types of Skin and VD doctors, as per their area of expertise. Following are some examples:
Infectious Disease Specialists: They are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating infections caused by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens which can affect the skin and genitals.
Gynaecological Skin and VD doctors: They are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating STIs and skin-related diseases affecting the female reproductive system, including yeast infections and vaginal warts.
Paediatric Skin and VD doctors: They are medical professionals who specialize in treating STIs and skin-related diseases in children, including scabies.
General Skin and VD doctors: They are medical professionals who diagnose and treat a wide range of STIs and skin-related diseases like genital warts, herpes, and syphilis.
HIV Specialists: They are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections which can lead to HIV transmission.

Question 11

What are the different types of Cosmetologists?

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Cosmetologists are beauty professionals who specialize in improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails through many or few of the cosmetic treatments. Following are some examples of different types of cosmetologists:
Medical Aestheticians: They are cosmetologists who work with medical professionals to offer skincare treatments to their patients who are undergoing medical procedures or such treatments.
Electrologist: They are cosmetologists specializing in permanent hair removal using electrical currents.
Makeup Artists: They are cosmetologists specializing in applying makeup for special occasions or events.
Aestheticians: They are cosmetologists specializing in skincare treatments like facials, microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
Nail Technicians: They are cosmetologists specializing in nail care treatments like manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail extensions and nail art.
Hair Stylists: They are cosmetologists specializing in cutting, styling, colouring and treating hair.

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