Job Description
Conduct complete skin examinations. 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 pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, and melanoma. Perform incision biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoid, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.
Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.
Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, and comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings. Conduct clinical or basic research.
Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, and endocrinology tests.
Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion.
Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases .
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
Job Specification
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, and skin cancer.
Job Rewards and Benefits
Accomodation
Communication
Health Insurance
Leaves
Medical
Transport