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.

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Melanoma, moles / warts, tattoo removal, acne scarring, Skin Cancer, skin rash, psoriasis, lice, Scabies, Rosacea, Boil, cysts, lesions, eczema, Dandruff, Canker sore, Baldness, Basal cell carcinoma, Genital wart, and mycosis.

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels, burn care, liposuction, laser surgery, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, photodynamic therapy (PDT), blepharoplasty, sclerotherapy, cryosurgery, UVB PHOTOTHERAPY, skin cancer surgery, Mohs' micrographic surgery, electrosurgery, and minimally-invasive facelift surgery (S-lift).

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including culture, x-ray, biopsy, patch test, Physical examination, Wood's light, and dermatoscopic exam.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 847 practicing dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density in Altamonte Springs is 6, in Aventura is 15, in Bay Harbor Islands is 4, in Belle Glade is 2, in Boca Raton is 49, in Bonita Springs is 9, in Boynton Beach is 14, in Bradenton is 13, in Brooksville is 5, in Cape Coral is 13, in Clearwater is 17, in Clermont is 6, in Cocoa Beach is 2, in Coconut Creek is 2, in Coral Gables is 20, in Coral Springs is 17, in Davenport is 1, in Davie is 2, in Daytona Beach is 5, in Deerfield Beach is 5, in Delray Beach is 36, in Deltona is 2, in Dunedin is 2, in Fort Lauderdale is 48, in Fort Myers is 24, in Fort Pierce is 2, in Fort Walton Beach is 7, in Gainesville is 22, in Hialeah is 9, in Hollywood is 23, in Homestead is 5, in Jacksonville is 45, in Jacksonville Beach is 2, in Jupiter is 12, in Key West is 1, in Kissimmee is 8, in Lady Lake is 4, in Lake City is 1, in Lake Mary is 5, in Lake Wales is 2, in Lake Worth is 12, in Lakeland is 16, in Largo is 18, in Lauderdale Lakes is 3, in Leesburg is 4, in Longwood is 4, in Maitland is 4, in Margate is 8, in Melbourne is 12, in Miami is 101, in Miami Beach is 24, in Miramar is 4, in Mount Dora is 3, in Naples is 29, in New Port Richey is 10, in New Smyrna Beach is 4, in North Miami is 1, in North Miami Beach is 9, in Oakland Park is 1, in Ocala is 8, in Ocoee is 5, in Okeechobee is 1, in Orange Park is 13, in Orlando is 34, in Ormond Beach is 8, in Oviedo is 4, in Palatka is 1, in Palm Bay is 3, in Palm Beach is 1, in Palm Beach Gardens is 21, in Palm Coast is 4, in Panama City is 3, in Pembroke Pines is 12, in Pensacola is 17, in Pinellas Park is 4, in Plant City is 2, in Plantation is 12, in Pompano Beach is 13, in Port Orange is 5, in Port Richey is 10, in Punta Gorda is 3, in Rockledge is 3, in Sanford is 3, in Sarasota is 37, in Seminole is 3, in South Miami is 8, in Stuart is 12, in Sunrise is 10, in Tallahassee is 14, in Tamarac is 7, in Tampa is 51, in Tarpon Springs is 2, in Titusville is 2, in Venice is 8, in Vero Beach is 6, in West Palm Beach is 35, in Weston is 22, in Winter Haven is 3, in Winter Park is 6, and in Zephyrhills is 3.

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.