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. Georgia has 290 practicing dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density in Albany is 2, in Alpharetta is 13, in Athens is 10, in Atlanta is 118, in Augusta is 25, in Austell is 2, in Blairsville is 1, in Brunswick is 5, in Buford is 1, in Calhoun is 3, in Canton is 9, in Carrollton is 2, in Cartersville is 18, in Clarkesville is 1, in Clayton is 1, in Columbus is 14, in Conyers is 2, in Cordele is 3, in Covington is 8, in Cumming is 4, in Dallas is 2, in Dalton is 5, in Decatur is 11, in Demorest is 1, in Douglasville is 3, in Dublin is 3, in Duluth is 8, in East Point is 5, in Evans is 6, in Fayetteville is 9, in Fitzgerald is 1, in Forsyth is 2, in Fort Benning is 2, in Fort Gordon is 1, in Fort Stewart is 1, in Gainesville is 5, in Graysville is 1, in Greensboro is 6, in Griffin is 2, in Hawkinsville is 2, in Hiram is 2, in Hoschton is 3, in Jasper is 1, in Jonesboro is 2, in Kennesaw is 1, in Lagrange is 1, in Lavonia is 1, in Lawrenceville is 4, in Lilburn is 11, in Loganville is 3, in Louisville is 1, in Macon is 8, in Marietta is 33, in Martinez is 1, in Milledgeville is 3, in Monroe is 6, in New Port Beach is 1, in Newnan is 5, in Norcross is 8, in Peachtree City is 1, in Powder Springs is 8, in Rincon is 1, in Riverdale is 3, in Rome is 6, in Roswell is 14, in Saint Simons Island is 1, in Savannah is 12, in Smyrna is 1, in Snellville is 4, in Stockbridge is 6, in Suwanee is 7, in Sylvester is 1, in Thomasville is 3, in Tifton is 1, in Toccoa is 3, in Tucker is 6, in Valdosta is 2, in Vidalia is 1, in Warner Robins is 2, in Watkinsville is 1, in Waycross is 2, in Winder is 2, and in Woodstock is 2.

Georgia is rich in history, from its statehood in 1788, to its tobacco plantations, to its civil rights memorials. Atlanta is its vibrant capital city, and it offers a myriad of music, arts, sports and nightlife. While in Atlanta, visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center, or the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Ride the Old Town Trolley in Savannah, and listen to some live jazz and blues at one of Savannah’s many festivals. Georgia’s mountain parks offer hiking, biking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. On Georgia’s coastline, you can go boating, deep sea fishing or kayaking in the Atlantic. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge draws many visitors yearly.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576. Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18 and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.