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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. Florida has
729 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Altamonte Springs is 3,
in Aventura is 8,
in Bay Harbor Islands is 2,
in Belle Glade is 2,
in Belleair is 1,
in Boca Raton is 34,
in Bonita Springs is 3,
in Boynton Beach is 12,
in Bradenton is 9,
in Brooksville is 3,
in Cape Coral is 1,
in Clearwater is 10,
in Clermont is 3,
in Cocoa Beach is 2,
in Coral Gables is 9,
in Coral Springs is 12,
in Crestview is 1,
in Davenport is 1,
in Davie is 1,
in Daytona Beach is 2,
in Deerfield Beach is 1,
in Delray Beach is 17,
in Deltona is 1,
in Dunedin is 2,
in Fort Lauderdale is 16,
in Fort Myers is 18,
in Fort Walton Beach is 2,
in Gainesville is 16,
in Hialeah is 4,
in Hollywood is 11,
in Inverness is 1,
in Jacksonville is 35,
in Jacksonville Beach is 1,
in Jupiter is 9,
in Key West is 1,
in Kissimmee is 5,
in Lady Lake is 1,
in Lake Mary is 2,
in Lake Wales is 2,
in Lake Worth is 3,
in Lakeland is 12,
in Largo is 16,
in Lauderdale Lakes is 2,
in Leesburg is 4,
in Longwood is 4,
in Maitland is 2,
in Margate is 4,
in Melbourne is 10,
in Miami is 57,
in Miami Beach is 10,
in Miramar is 2,
in Mount Dora is 3,
in Naples is 20,
in New Port Richey is 6,
in New Smyrna Beach is 1,
in Niceville is 2,
in North Miami Beach is 5,
in Oakland Park is 1,
in Ocala is 9,
in Ocoee is 2,
in Okeechobee is 1,
in Oldsmar is 1,
in Orange Park is 8,
in Orlando is 18,
in Ormond Beach is 5,
in Oviedo is 4,
in Palatka is 1,
in Palm Beach is 1,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 10,
in Palm Coast is 1,
in Panama City is 1,
in Pembroke Pines is 7,
in Pensacola is 15,
in Pinellas Park is 2,
in Plant City is 2,
in Plantation is 10,
in Pompano Beach is 5,
in Port Orange is 4,
in Port Richey is 9,
in Riviera Beach is 1,
in Rockledge is 2,
in Sanford is 3,
in Sarasota is 30,
in Sebring is 2,
in South Miami is 9,
in South Pasadena is 4,
in Stuart is 8,
in Sunrise is 4,
in Tallahassee is 15,
in Tamarac is 5,
in Tampa is 35,
in Tarpon Springs is 1,
in Venice is 8,
in Vero Beach is 6,
in West Melbourne is 2,
in West Palm Beach is 23,
in Weston is 10,
in Winter Haven is 4,
in Winter Park is 5,
and in Zephyrhills is 3.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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