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Do you know what the largest organ is in the human body? If you said skin than you are correct.

Dermatologists, or skin care doctors, have expertise in the care of normal skin as well as in the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions, including skin cancers.

Dermatologists also diagnose and treat people with disorders affecting the skin and its appendages such as, hair, mouth and nails. They may also assist with cosmetic and ageing conditions.

Dermatologists can specialize in the following areas:

Dermatologists in the United States have to have a minimum of 12 years of college and post graduate training. This includes graduation from a 4-year college where they will take Pre-Medicine, then a 4-year medical school followed by a year of post graduate training in medicine surgery or pediatrics (called an internship). After which a physician may apply for admission to graduate dermatology residency training. Following the successful completion of formal residency training in dermatology (3 years) the physician is qualified to take certifying board examinations by the American Board of Dermatology or the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.

Those who pursue dermatology degrees have a variety of career options available to them. Some choose to work in a hospital or clinical setting while others might operate their own offices. Some become teachers, serve as management in health related business, work in research and scientific publishing, or sell and market dermatology products (like facial creams and masks).