Dermatology deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin, hair, and nail diseases in adults and children. People consult a dermatologist when they experience rashes, itching, flaking, redness, growths, hair loss, nail changes, or other skin changes.
A dermatologist treats dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, acne, viral warts, papillomas, allergic reactions, pigment spots, benign and malignant growths. Timely treatment allows for a quick diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention of complications.