Dermatology

Dermatology is often looked upon as a specialization of skin disorders or infections; however it is a dual specialization of Venereal disease and skin aliments. Besides it is not restricted to the skin alone but also includes the treatment of the annexes that include the hair and nails. Dermatology includes both surgical procedures as well as minor surgical treatments. It has to its scope cosmetic problems like mole removal. However, procedures like skin transplantation, hair transplantation, facial sculpting, and cleft lip repair, etc., require a specialized plastic surgeon.

Some common ailments in dermatology are: