How do they match: Dermatologists

  • Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
  • Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
  • Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
  • Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.

  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.