Dermatologists
On the Job
Dermatologists treat patients who have skin conditions or problems. They examine skin in order to diagnose and treat conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, or dandruff. They may perform skin biopsies to test for cancerous tissue. They may also perform skin surgeries.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Record patient medical histories.
- Operate on patients to treat conditions.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
- Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent decision-making.
- Frequent contact with others.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Close physical proximity with other people.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Working with a group or team.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Standing.
- High levels of competition.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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