Dermatologists

<ul><li>Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.</li><li>Conduct complete skin examinations.</li><li>Record patients' health histories.</li><li>Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.</li><li>Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.</li><li>Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.</li><li>Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.</li><li>Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.</li><li>Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.</li><li>Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.</li><li>Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.</li><li>Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.</li><li>Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.</li><li>Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.</li><li>Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.</li></ul>