dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
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One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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This investment in scalp health not only improves the look and feel of your hair but also contributes to its long-term vitality, which experts in both dermatology and hair styling can all agree on.
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Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After graduating from medical school, Magudumana found success specializing in dermatology, plastic surgery, and pharmaceuticals, per the South African.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
This investment in scalp health not only improves the look and feel of your hair but also contributes to its long-term vitality, which experts in both dermatology and hair styling can all agree on.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Menopausal and perimenopausal hair loss is a common process that often begins between ages 47 and 55, says Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, a doctor of nursing practice and family nurse practitioner certified in dermatology.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, and diseases of the skin
Medical Definition
dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
plural dermatologies
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
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