dermatologist

American  

[dur-muh-tol-uh-jist] / ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of dermatologist

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

Example Sentences

“Please send recs for all things Indy,” she wrote, before asking for specific referrals for “hairstylists, makeup artists, nail salons, restaurants, vet, dermatologist, spa.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

“When people ask me about under-eye bags and puffiness, one of the first things I tell them is to decrease the amount of sodium in their dietary intake,” says L.A.-based dermatologist Ivy Lee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and a dermatologist with Tufts Medical Center, explains that collagen supplements are not a proven solution for skin aging.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026

Amber did some research herself and when she came across cold urticaria, she was referred to a dermatologist.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

An alarming purple rash on her leg led to a trip to a dermatologist.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times