dermatologiaan

Dermatologiaan is not a standard term in Dutch medical vocabulary. It may appear as a neologism or a misspelling of dermatoloog, the Dutch designation for a physician who specializes in dermatology, or as a coinage intended to denote someone who studies dermatology. The form combines dermato- (skin) with -logie (study) and the Dutch agent suffix -aan. In formal medical contexts, the preferred term is dermatoloog.

Role and training: A dermatologist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, infections, and skin cancer. They may perform procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, or minor excisions, and advise on preventive skin care. Training typically requires completing a medical degree followed by a specialist residency in dermatology; certification and licensing requirements vary by country. The term dermatologiaan, if used, would generally be understood to refer to a person practicing or researching dermatology, but is not standard nomenclature.

Practice settings and scope: Dermatologists work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, and academic centers. The field spans medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology, and overlaps with related specialties such as dermatopathology and dermatologic surgery.

See also: Dermatology, Dermatologist, Skin cancer.

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