| rdfs:comment | - Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, including its structure, functions and diseases. As a physician, Doctor Julian Bashir was versed in the dermatological prognosis and repair. In 2372, Miles O'Brien visited the Infirmary complaining about an enlarged sebaceous cyst growing on his neck. Dr. Bashir analyzed it, and told him not to worry about it because "dermatologically speaking, you're perfectly healthy." O'Brien continued to complain, calling it "a disgusting cyst on the back of my neck." He instructed Bashir to either take it off, or he would "paint a nose, eyes and mouth on it and pretend I've got two heads." Bashir agreed, and offered to get some paint, but O'Brien insisted on its removal. The doctor finally complied. (DS9: "Bar Association")
- Dermatology (Greek - skin (derma), the study of) is the medical speciality dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, including scalp, nails and hair. A specialist in the field is called a dermatologist. The field has its roots since the beginning of written records, but started developing as a systematic field of study in the early 19th century. In the United States, a dermatologist studies as a resident for three years after serving as a medical or surgical intern. Further study at the level of fellow is available for numerous sub-specialities including:
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| abstract | - Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, including its structure, functions and diseases. As a physician, Doctor Julian Bashir was versed in the dermatological prognosis and repair. In 2372, Miles O'Brien visited the Infirmary complaining about an enlarged sebaceous cyst growing on his neck. Dr. Bashir analyzed it, and told him not to worry about it because "dermatologically speaking, you're perfectly healthy." O'Brien continued to complain, calling it "a disgusting cyst on the back of my neck." He instructed Bashir to either take it off, or he would "paint a nose, eyes and mouth on it and pretend I've got two heads." Bashir agreed, and offered to get some paint, but O'Brien insisted on its removal. The doctor finally complied. (DS9: "Bar Association")
- Dermatology (Greek - skin (derma), the study of) is the medical speciality dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, including scalp, nails and hair. A specialist in the field is called a dermatologist. The field has its roots since the beginning of written records, but started developing as a systematic field of study in the early 19th century. In the United States, a dermatologist studies as a resident for three years after serving as a medical or surgical intern. Further study at the level of fellow is available for numerous sub-specialities including:
* Immunodermatology - the study of the effect of the immune system on skin
* Phototherapy - the use of light to treat skin diseases
* Laser medicine
* Mohs micrographic surgery - the use of chemicals to perform very accurate surgical removal of skin in the treatment of skin cancer
* Cosmetic surgery, related to the practice of plastic surgery
* Dermatopathology, the diagnosis of skin diseases, usually with biopsy
* Pediatric dermatology, the treatment of skin diseases in children
* Teledermatology, the use of advanced telecommunication technologies to centralize the review of skin samples without needing a physical sample House, has a very poor opinion of the skills of dermatologists, describing them as a group that advises their patients to keep dry skin moist and wet skin dry.
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