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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. Indiana has
150 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Anderson is 6,
in Avon is 1,
in Batesville is 1,
in Bloomington is 4,
in Carmel is 5,
in Columbus is 6,
in Corydon is 1,
in Crawfordsville is 2,
in Crown Point is 3,
in Dyer is 3,
in Elkhart is 1,
in Evansville is 8,
in Fishers is 1,
in Fort Wayne is 9,
in Franklin is 1,
in Goshen is 1,
in Greenwood is 4,
in Highland is 1,
in Indianapolis is 54,
in Jeffersonville is 1,
in Kokomo is 2,
in La Porte is 2,
in Lafayette is 5,
in Lawrenceburg is 1,
in Logansport is 1,
in Madison is 1,
in Marion is 2,
in Merrillville is 1,
in Michigan City is 2,
in Mishawaka is 1,
in Monticello is 1,
in Muncie is 5,
in Munster is 4,
in New Albany is 2,
in Noblesville is 1,
in Plainfield is 1,
in Richmond is 3,
in Saint John is 1,
in Salem is 1,
in Scottsburg is 1,
in South Bend is 8,
in Terre Haute is 2,
in Valparaiso is 2,
in Vincennes is 2,
in West Lafayette is 1,
and in Zionsville is 1.
Indiana Information
Indiana’s population is 6,271,973, and most of the state’s population is located in the north, near the Lake Michigan shoreline, and is part of the greater metro Chicago area. Indiana became a state in 1816, and boasts many historical sites and covered bridges, numerous state parks and forests, hunting and fishing, and a variety of golf courses.
Centrally located Indianapolis is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hosting the world-famous 500-mile auto race every year. This capital and largest city of Indiana also hosts a Civil War museum, a planetarium, and the Indiana Historical Society, among many other attractions.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Indiana has a population of 6,271,973.
Of this population, 1,566,280 are under the age of 18
and 774,303 are at or above the age of 65.
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