Pennsylvania (PA) 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. Pennsylvania has
482 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Abington is 3,
in Allentown is 18,
in Allison Park is 1,
in Altoona is 5,
in Aston is 1,
in Bala Cynwyd is 4,
in Bensalem is 2,
in Bethlehem is 7,
in Bloomsburg is 2,
in Blue Bell is 2,
in Bryn Mawr is 13,
in Buena is 1,
in Butler is 1,
in Carlisle is 1,
in Chambersburg is 2,
in Clairton is 4,
in Clarks Summit is 1,
in Conshohocken is 2,
in Coraopolis is 3,
in Cranberry Township is 3,
in Danville is 16,
in Doylestown is 3,
in Du Bois is 1,
in Easton is 1,
in Erie is 6,
in Exton is 6,
in Flourtown is 3,
in Fort Washington is 8,
in Franklin is 1,
in Gettysburg is 3,
in Gladwyne is 1,
in Glen Mills is 6,
in Greensburg is 7,
in Hanover is 4,
in Harrisburg is 8,
in Hatboro is 4,
in Havertown is 3,
in Hazleton is 1,
in Hershey is 17,
in Hummelstown is 1,
in Huntingdon Valley is 3,
in Indiana is 2,
in Irwin is 1,
in Kennett Square is 1,
in Kutztown is 1,
in Lancaster is 13,
in Langhorne is 8,
in Lansdale is 2,
in Laurys Station is 2,
in Lebanon is 1,
in Lewistown is 1,
in Lock Haven is 2,
in Malvern is 2,
in Mckeesport is 2,
in Meadville is 2,
in Mechanicsburg is 2,
in Media is 11,
in Merion Station is 1,
in Monongahela is 1,
in Monroeville is 4,
in Moon Township is 1,
in Murrysville is 1,
in New Castle is 1,
in New Hope is 3,
in Newtown Square is 4,
in Norristown is 2,
in North Huntingdon is 1,
in North Wales is 2,
in Philadelphia is 119,
in Pittsburgh is 47,
in Plymouth Meeting is 6,
in Pottstown is 7,
in Pottsville is 6,
in Quakertown is 1,
in Radnor is 4,
in Reading is 4,
in Richboro is 1,
in Ridley Park is 2,
in Scranton is 5,
in Selinsgrove is 1,
in Sellersville is 3,
in Sewickley is 3,
in Smithfield is 1,
in Spring House is 1,
in Springfield is 4,
in State College is 3,
in Upper Darby is 1,
in Washington is 3,
in Wayne is 6,
in West Chester is 6,
in West Lawn is 1,
in West Reading is 1,
in Wexford is 1,
in Williamsport is 3,
in Willow Grove is 1,
in Wyndmoor is 1,
in Wynnewood is 11,
in Wyomissing is 4,
in Yardley is 9,
and in York is 6.
Pennsylvania Information
Pennsylvania was the second state admitted to the union in 1787, and has a rich historical background. The population of Pennsylvania is 12,429,616, and its capital is Harrisburg. Historical sites include Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Visit the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, the American Civil War Museum in Gettysburg, or tour the Indian Caverns in Spruce Creek.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,429,616.
Of this population, 2,754,906 are under the age of 18
and 1,887,277 are at or above the age of 65.
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