Dermatology
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Dermatology is the branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the body's largest organ, the skin. Dermatologists diagnose and treat patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitals, hair and nails, as well as cosmetic skin conditions such as hair loss, scars and birthmarks. Because the skin often provides clues to internal conditions, dermatologists may also play a lead role in recognizing internal malignancies and infectious diseases.
Dermatologists at Roger Williams Medical Center treat a wide range of skin problems, including allergies, acute acne, eczema, parasites, skin cancer, melanoma, herpes, moles and cysts, dermatitis and many other disorders.
Diagnostic procedures include microscopic examination of skin biopsy specimens, cytological smears, patch tests, photo tests, potassium hydroxide preparations, and biological tests of skin scrapings and secretions such as fungus cultures.
Dermatological treatment at Roger Williams Medical Center includes medications, x-ray and ultraviolet light therapy, and surgery using techniques such as electrosurgery, cryosurgery (which uses freezing substances), laser surgery, liposuction and excisional surgery (often to apply skin flaps or grafts to repair damage). Cosmetic treatments include abrasion, chemical face peels to remove wrinkles, hair transplants, collagen injections for scar repair, varicose vein removal, pigmentation to lighten/darken skin and laser surgery to remove birthmarks and other imperfections.