Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases: Dermatology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.

Usage

• Dermatology is a specific field of medical practice and study.
• It is used as a singular, uncountable noun to refer to the medical specialty itself.
• A medical professional in this field is called a dermatologist.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She decided to specialize in dermatology after medical school.
  • Advances in dermatology have led to better treatments for acne and eczema.
  • You should see a doctor who practices dermatology for that persistent rash.

Advanced Usage

• "Cosmetic dermatology": A subspecialty focusing on improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails.
  • Cosmetic dermatology offers procedures like laser hair removal and Botox injections.
• "Pediatric dermatology": A subspecialty dealing with skin conditions in children.
  • The hospital has a dedicated clinic for pediatric dermatology.

Variants and Related Words

• Dermatologist (n): A doctor who specializes in dermatology.
  • The dermatologist prescribed a new cream for my psoriasis.
• Dermatological (adj): Relating to dermatology or the skin.
  • The patient underwent a series of dermatological tests.
• Dermatitis (n): A general term for inflammation of the skin.
  • Contact dermatitis is a common skin condition.

Synonyms

• Cutaneous medicine: A formal term for medicine related to the skin.
• Dermiatrics: A less common, synonymous term for dermatology.

Related Phrases

• "Practice of dermatology": The professional work of a dermatologist.
  • He has been in the practice of dermatology for over twenty years.
• "Field of dermatology": Refers to the area of study or specialty.
  • New research in the field of dermatology is published monthly.

Noun

1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases