Connecticut (CT) Dermatology Doctors and Physicians
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Dermatology Information
Description
Dermatology is the study of disorders of the skin. A dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin. This specialist also diagnoses and treats problems of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, and some sexually transmitted diseases. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances, and changes of the skin associated with aging.
Dermatologists also treat cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are moles / warts, tattoo removal, acne scarring, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, skin rash, psoriasis, lice, lesions, eczema, Rosacea, Scabies, cysts, Boil, Baldness, varicose veins, Athlete's foot, Genital wart, pemphigus, and Spider veins.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels, burn care, laser surgery, liposuction, photodynamic therapy (PDT), sclerotherapy, cryosurgery, blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, Mohs' micrographic surgery, electrosurgery, skin cancer surgery, UVB PHOTOTHERAPY, and minimally-invasive facelift surgery (S-lift).
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including culture, biopsy, x-ray, patch test, Physical examination, Wood's light, and dermatoscopic exam.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Connecticut has
139 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Avon is 1,
in Bloomfield is 1,
in Bridgeport is 3,
in Bristol is 1,
in Cheshire is 4,
in Clinton is 1,
in Cromwell is 1,
in Danbury is 10,
in Darien is 2,
in East Hartford is 3,
in Enfield is 3,
in Essex is 1,
in Fairfield is 2,
in Farmington is 6,
in Glastonbury is 6,
in Greenwich is 3,
in Groton is 1,
in Guilford is 1,
in Hamden is 3,
in Hartford is 2,
in Litchfield is 1,
in Manchester is 1,
in Meriden is 1,
in Middletown is 1,
in Milford is 3,
in Mystic is 2,
in New Britain is 3,
in New Canaan is 1,
in New Haven is 22,
in New London is 2,
in Norwalk is 9,
in Norwich is 3,
in Old Saybrook is 1,
in Ridgefield is 1,
in Riverside is 1,
in Sharon is 1,
in Southbury is 2,
in Southport is 1,
in Stamford is 11,
in Stratford is 4,
in Torrington is 2,
in Trumbull is 4,
in Vernon is 3,
in Waterbury is 4,
in Weatogue is 1,
in West Hartford is 3,
in Westport is 3,
in Wethersfield is 1,
and in Willimantic is 1.
Connecticut Information
This New England state is one of the original 13 states; Connecticut’s capital is Hartford and its population is 3,510,297. This state is steeped in history. Visit the past at the Nathan Hale Homestead near New London, or Yale University in New Haven. Tour the home of Mark Twain, the New England Air Museum, or the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Explore a historic tobacco farming area, do some hiking and biking, or visit the numerous antique shops or lighthouses in the eastern coastal area.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Connecticut has a population of 3,510,297.
Of this population, 812,182 are under the age of 18
and 472,089 are at or above the age of 65.
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