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Dermatology

Dermatologists treat medical conditions such as psoriasis and rosacea, diseases such as skin cancer, and may perform cosmetic procedures.

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What causes acne?: Acne is condition which develops in and around the hair follicles and their oil producing glands called the sebaceous glands

What is Sunburn: Sunburn is simply a burn or erythema (reddening) and oedema (swelling) on your skin from excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

Skin Disease: An occupational skin disease (OSD) is any skin disorder which is caused by a person's work.

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Dermatologists - Dermatology Videos & Transcripts, Laser Skin Care Clinics

A dermatologist is a physician who has taken continuing studies in dermatology. Dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders and work in a variety of settings: in hospitals, private surgery clinics, and dermatology clinics. Some of the skin conditions and diseases that dermatologists treat include psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, acne, and skin cancer.

HealthChoicesFirst has a wide selection of local dermatologists and dermatology videos and transcripts to help keep you informed.

Sun Damage

We do need some sun to get the right amount of vitamin D, but when you go out in the sun or step into a tanning booth, you're absorbing harmful UV rays. These UV rays take their toll on your skin. UV radiation damages the skin mostly from the increased production of free radicals. Sun damage is very common in North Americans, especially since we don't get a lot of sunlight, so people seek it whenever they can.

Photoaging can lead to discolorations (age spots), a leathery skin texture, dry skin and premature wrinkling. Statistics show that only about 50% of us use sunscreen during the summer months. Wearing protective clothing is also important, and so is avoiding the sun between 10 am and 4 pm. It's important to reapply sunscreen throughout the day, especially after swimming.

Skin Cancer

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. There are more cases of skin cancer among older people, but dermatologists have seen an increase in the number of patients in their 20s and 30s being diagnosed with skin cancer. Fair-skinned individuals are most risk for developing skin cancer, but people of all skin colours can be affected by the disease. The rate of skin cancer is increasing, likely because of a lot of exposure to the sun and artificial tanning beds.

There are three types of skin cancer:

*Basal cell carcinoma: the most common type; slow-moving
*Squamous cell carcinoma: occurs mostly on the head and neck region of elderly people
*Melanoma: least common type, but the most aggressive and potentially the most deadly

Any suspicious spot should be checked by a dermatologist. The earlier skin cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better your chance for recovery.

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