dermatologist
noun
a specialist in dermatology, especially a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the skin.
dermatologists
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pluralof dermatologist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some dermatologists recommend birth control, which can help stabilize hormones, or treatments such as spironolactone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Chemical sunscreens are considered safe by dermatologists, but studies establishing that some chemical UV filters harm coral reefs—and others pointing to possible associations with hormonal health issues in humans—have put some consumers on edge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
She says dermatologists are also seeing an increase in young people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, where the front hairline starts to recede.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
When these interventions helped my inflammation but didn’t stimulate much hair growth, I saw three additional dermatologists, desperately seeking a solution for a condition I had poured thousands of dollars into treating.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
In the morning I called the medical information service and asked for the names of some prominent dermatologists.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
