Can a doctor help me love myself?

 Can a doctor help me love myself?

Tiffany Valerie Alexandra

                Everyone must know the work of a doctor. But did everyone know that there are a lot of types of doctors? The one that focuses on teeth, eyes, and many more. This text will talk about one of the types, it’s the one who focuses on skin, hair, and nails, it’s dermatologist. It’s important to know the types, because it will be helpful to know which doctor to go to that match to the body’s problem. Even though there are a lot of types of doctors, there’s a doctor that takes care of general things, it is called general practitioners.

People’s reasons to visit dermatology are because of a rash, an unusual-looking mole, or a skin discoloration (Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, 2020). According to docdoc article, dermatology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases and conditions that affect the skin, hair, scalp, and nails. But dermatology is focused on the problems and treatment of skin. We need to take care of our skin because it has wider range of conditions and diseases. Many people also said that dermatology is a good career (MALACH, 2020). Dermatology usually works normal than any other doctors. The patients come and go from the morning until evening, not like doctors that works on midnight. Other than that, is the difference of the patients. The patients generally aren’t dying all the time like they are in oncology, and people are usually happy because of the result. The field of dermatology is divided into two branches –medical and cosmetic  (Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, 2020). The similarities in these two types are of course focuses on addressing medical conditions of skin in patients. Other than that, these two types work differently.

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When someone asked what the difference between medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology it looks so obvious from the name. Medical dermatology is focusing on addressing medical conditions affecting the health and appearance of skin of the patients (Lakeview Dermatology, n.d.). So basically, this type of dermatology is considered by the healthcare industry, as it geared toward fixing a health problem or injury, and it is usually therefore covered by insurance. This is because the insurance and governmental paperwork required with medical dermatology. While Lakeview Dermatology article said cosmetic dermatology caters to patients looking to maintain their youthful appearance by reversing the signs of aging or wanting to make aesthetic changes or improvements to their skin. So, this type is an ever-growing specialty to treat patients who desire to look better but have no medical to do so. The patients are desiring to reverse signs of aging and to look healthier and younger. So cosmetic dermatology address patient desires, performing services such as correcting skin tone, smoothing wrinkles, removing hair on the face or body, reducing surface fat, tightening skin, removing tattoos, treating cellulite, and treating acne and acne scars (Dan Brennan, 2021). This type of dermatology isn’t covered by most insurance policies, the patients pay out-of-pocket.

                Other differences of medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology are as follows. Dermatologists primarily use only lotions, cleansers and creams for the treatment of patients, while cosmetic surgeons may use scalpels, saws and lasers to cut skin and bone ( dolly@docmode.com, 2019). The techniques used are also very different. According docmode.com, dermatologists will use a wide range of refined techniques to remedy various medical problems regarding skin conditions, including surgery, laser and light therapy, cryotherapy, and medicines to be applied to the skin or taken orally. The five most common nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were botulinum toxin such as botox injections, hyaluronic acid treatments, laser hair removal, nonsurgical fat reduction, and photorejuvenation (IPL) (Dan Brennan, 2021). Other than those things, next is the job responsibilities of a medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology. According to docmode.com, the job responsibilities of medical dermatology include diagnosing conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete’s foot, and psoriasis. Then, recommending skin care products to increase their patient’s chances of recovering and healing. Next one is remaining updated on the latest skincare treatments, both topical and surgical. Lastly, utilizing tools such as dermoscopes to get a close look at pigmented lesions of the skin. According to docmode.com, the job responsibilities of a cosmetic surgeon include following current and established medical techniques for surgery. Then, learning a patient’s medical history, medical allergies, and any preexisting health conditions to ensure the patient is healthy enough for surgery. The next one is discussing with the patient the risks of undergoing an operation. Lastly, prescribing treatments, such as antibiotics, for patients before and after a procedure.

                        After learning about dermatology, know that it is divided by two types. The first type is medical dermatology, where they focus on the skin health. And the second type is cosmetic dermatology, where they focus on the beauty of the skin. Skin is the most visible part of the body, so it’s important to maintain the skin. Maybe for its health or maybe for the magnificence. But there is something to be remember, people opinion is not important. People change their looks or going to the cosmetic dermatology is for personal pleasure. Don’t change looks just because what people say, love yourself!

Bibliography

dolly@docmode.com. (2019, December 12). Difference between Dermatologist and Cosmetic Dermatologist. Retrieved from DocMode: https://docmode.org/difference-between-dermatologist-and-cosmetic-dermatologist/

Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology. (2020, February 11). Top Dermatologists Explain The Difference Between Medical vs. Cosmetic Dermatology. Retrieved from Associates In Dermatology, Millburn Laser Center: https://www.millburnlaser.com/top-dermatologists-explain-the-difference-between-medical-vs-cosmetic-dermatology/

Dan Brennan, M. (2021, June 23). What is a Cosmetic Dermatologist? Retrieved from WebMD Editorial Contributors: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-a-cosmetic-dermatologist

docdoc. (2020). What is Dermatology: An Overview. Retrieved from docdoc: https://www.docdoc.com/medical-information/specialties/dermatologists

Lakeview Dermatology. (n.d.). Medical vs. Cosmetic Dermatology. Retrieved from Lakeview Dermatology: https://www.lakeviewdermtx.com/blog/medical-vs-cosmetic-dermatology

MALACH, K. B. (2020, February 11). 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Dermatologist. Retrieved from Cosmopolitan: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a45967/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-became-a-dermatologist/