A dermatologist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases that affect the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.
Main diseases treated by a dermatologist:
1. Inflammatory skin diseases
• Acne
• Rosacea
• Atopic dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Seborrheic dermatitis
2. Skin infections
• Impetigo
• Folliculitis
• Furunculosis
• Herpes simplex
3. Fungal infections
• Dermatophytosis (skin mycosis)
• Cutaneous candidiasis
• Onychomycosis (nail fungus)
4. Hair and scalp diseases
• Alopecia areata
• Androgenetic alopecia
• Telogen effluvium
5. Nail diseases
• Onychomycosis
• Paronychia
• Various nail alterations
6. Skin tumors and lesions
• Melanoma
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanocytic nevus (moles)
7. Other dermatological conditions
• Vitiligo
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Melasma
• Hidradenitis suppurativa
Other services offered by a dermatologist
In addition to treating diseases, dermatologists also work in:
• Aesthetic dermatology (botulinum toxin, fillers, laser)
• Dermatological surgery (removal of lesions)
• Dermatoscopy and skin cancer prevention
✅ Summary:
The dermatologist cares for the health of the skin, hair, and nails, treating everything from allergies and infections to chronic diseases and skin cancer.
If you have any questions, seek specialized medical attention.
Dr. Priscilla Filippo, Allergist, Immunologist, and Dermatologist, treats patients from newborns to the elderly.
