dermatologist

[ dur-muh-tol-uh-jist ]

/ ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /

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noun

a specialist in dermatology, especially a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the skin.

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Origin of dermatologist

First recorded in 1860–65; dermatolog(y) + -ist

Words nearby dermatologist

dermatoglyphics, dermatographia, dermatographism, dermatoheteroplasty, dermatoid, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatolysis, dermatome, dermatomegaly, dermatomere

How to use dermatologist in a sentence

Independent dermatologists and gynecologists test our products to ensure they are gentle, non-irritating and safe for everyday use.
A feminine wash for teens? Angry parents and gynecologists are on a social media crusade.|Abigail Higgins|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
In fact, many dermatologists actually recommend a daily soak or shower for people with eczema.
To take the most relaxing bath ever, add some healthy tips|Rachel Feltman|January 3, 2021|Popular-Science
If your hands are excessively dry or itchy, or you experience any type of pain, cracking, or sign of infection, consult with your dermatologist.
Five tips for taking care of your over-washed hands|Sandra Gutierrez G.|December 20, 2020|Popular-Science
“If your ventilators are being run by a dermatologist, your outcomes are not going to be good,” Lawler said.
Virus spreads in much of the U.S., setting records and straining health care|Lenny Bernstein, Joel Achenbach, Alexandra Hinojosa, Carolyn Y. Johnson|November 6, 2020|Washington Post

A recent study found less than 1 percent of patients experience problems if a board-certified dermatologist administers the treatment.
Can you get too much Botox?|By Matthew J. Lin/The Conversation|October 1, 2020|Popular-Science
An ER doctor can chat with a dermatologist via Glass, and the dermatologist can hear and see everything the ER physician does.
Google Glass Is Helping Doctors Save Lives. Maybe It’s Time to Reconsider the Poorly Received Technology.|Valerie Vande Panne|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
My dermatologist urges all white folks in the South to wear hats.
Allan Gurganus: How I Write|Noah Charney|October 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It's like going to a dermatologist for a second opinion when you are told you have a brain tumor.
Trayvon Was Black. It Matters.|Mark Geragos|July 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Celebrity Name-Drop Comedian Amy Schumer, Pink, “fantastic dermatologist” Dr. Ellen Marmur.
Five Girl-Power Books Exactly Like Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’|Sean Macaulay|March 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I ended up co-writing a book with a leading Park Avenue dermatologist.
Hey, Ashley Judd: I’m Puffy From Cosmetic Surgery—And Proud of It|Samantha Marshall|April 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Willan, with all his erudition, was a dermatologist, and acted on the maxim that there is nothing like leather.
A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II)|Charles Creighton
I did not find any great effect from it, and my wife would have me go to a noted dermatologist.
Over the Teacups|Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
The skin specialist termed "dermatologist" is another production which flourishes—more or less—upon the ignorance of the public.
Valere Aude|Louis Dechmann
At present the therapeutic use of the X-ray is rightly falling into the hands of the dermatologist and the medical clinician.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern

Medical definitions for dermatologist

dermatologist

[ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jĭst ]

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.