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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. Utah has
77 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Alpine is 1,
in American Fork is 1,
in Bountiful is 2,
in Cedar City is 2,
in Holladay is 2,
in Kaysville is 1,
in Layton is 3,
in Logan is 2,
in Midvale is 1,
in Murray is 6,
in Nephi is 1,
in Ogden is 2,
in Orem is 2,
in Pleasant Grove is 1,
in Provo is 3,
in Roosevelt is 1,
in Saint George is 3,
in Salt Lake City is 45,
in Sandy is 2,
in Slc is 1,
in South Ogden is 2,
in Spanish Fork is 3,
in Taylorsville is 1,
in Tooele is 1,
in Vernal is 1,
and in West Jordan is 1.
Utah Information
Utah’s capital is Salt Lake City, and its population is 2,469,585. Utah achieved statehood in 1896. Millions of visitors every year tour the Mormon Tabernacle and Temple Square, part of Mormon history, and Utah’s most popular attraction in Salt Lake City. Also in Salt Lake City, visit the North American Museum of Ancient Life, the Thanksgiving Point gardens or historic Gardner Village. Utah is also a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in the winter, and whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing and mountain biking in the summer.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Utah has a population of 2,469,585.
Of this population, 725,239 are under the age of 18
and 215,325 are at or above the age of 65.
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