Dermatologists diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin. They work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industries.
Minimum requirements for dermatologists include a bachelor’s degree, relevant experience, and registration.
Job Description
- examine patients and prescribe for specialised tests like dermoscope and biopsies to detect skin abnormalities or malignancies
- prescribes medicine and advises patients on a regiment to preserve or restore skin’s health
- use medical history as part of skin evaluation
- maintain patient records