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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. Texas has
675 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Abilene is 2,
in Allen is 1,
in Amarillo is 11,
in Arlington is 14,
in Austin is 48,
in Bastrop is 1,
in Beaumont is 6,
in Bedford is 3,
in Bellaire is 9,
in Benbrook is 1,
in Boerne is 2,
in Brownsville is 2,
in Brownwood is 2,
in Bryan is 2,
in Burleson is 2,
in Carrollton is 4,
in Cedar Hill is 3,
in Cedar Park is 3,
in Cleburne is 1,
in College Station is 4,
in Conroe is 4,
in Coppell is 3,
in Corpus Christi is 4,
in Corsicana is 2,
in Dallas is 79,
in Denton is 4,
in Duncanville is 3,
in El Campo is 2,
in El Paso is 12,
in Euless is 1,
in Flower Mound is 1,
in Fort Hood is 2,
in Fort Worth is 20,
in Fredericksbrg is 2,
in Fredericksburg is 2,
in Frisco is 9,
in Galveston is 10,
in Garland is 5,
in Georgetown is 4,
in Grand Prairie is 1,
in Grapevine is 2,
in Greenville is 1,
in Harlingen is 2,
in Houston is 135,
in Humble is 2,
in Huntsville is 1,
in Hurst is 2,
in Irving is 10,
in Jacksonville is 1,
in Katy is 4,
in Keller is 1,
in Kerrville is 2,
in Killeen is 1,
in Kingwood is 4,
in Lake Jackson is 1,
in Lakeway is 1,
in Lamesa is 1,
in Lampasas is 1,
in Laredo is 2,
in Lewisville is 1,
in Live Oak is 7,
in Longview is 4,
in Lubbock is 13,
in Lufkin is 1,
in Mansfield is 1,
in Marble Falls is 2,
in Marshall is 1,
in Mcallen is 5,
in Mckinney is 4,
in Mesquite is 1,
in Midland is 2,
in Missouri City is 1,
in Mount Pleasant is 1,
in Nacogdoches is 1,
in New Braunfels is 4,
in Odessa is 4,
in Paris is 2,
in Pasadena is 12,
in Pearland is 3,
in Plano is 24,
in Richardson is 3,
in Round Rock is 5,
in San Angelo is 3,
in San Antonio is 65,
in San Marcos is 1,
in Seguin is 2,
in Sherman is 4,
in Southlake is 2,
in Stafford is 1,
in Sugar Land is 7,
in Temple is 12,
in Terrell is 1,
in Texarkana is 6,
in Tomball is 1,
in Tyler is 13,
in Victoria is 3,
in Waco is 1,
in Webster is 12,
in West Lake Hills is 3,
and in Wichita Falls is 6.
Texas Information
Texas achieved statehood in 1845, and its capital is Austin. Houston is home to the Johnson Space Center with its world-famous NASA Mission Control. Texas offers a multitude of outdoor activities: you can visit a ranch or a rodeo, or go hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, or canoeing. Popular sites are the Alamo in San Antonio, the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio, or the Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi. Famous Texans include former presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Dwight D. Eisenhower, actors Tommy Lee Jones and Joan Crawford, and musicians Janis Joplin and Buddy Holly.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Texas has a population of 22,859,968.
Of this population, 6,219,854 are under the age of 18
and 2,258,423 are at or above the age of 65.
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