dermatology

American  

[dur-muh-tol-uh-jee] / ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.

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dermatology British  

/ ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ, ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases

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dermatology Scientific  

/ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

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dermatology Cultural  

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the skin.

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Other Word Forms

• dermatologic adjective
• dermatological adjective
• dermatologist noun

Etymology

Origin of dermatology

First recorded in 1810–20; dermato- + -logy

Example Sentences

These firms focus mostly on specialty fields built on high-volume procedures and steady insurance payments, like dermatology, dentistry, and gastroenterology.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s been decades since we’ve had a new treatment,” said George Cotsarelis, chair of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Erbium is used in various medical fields, including dentistry, dermatology and ophthalmology.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Cosette, which owns a portfolio of products in women’s health and dermatology, in February offered 7.40 Australian dollars in cash, equivalent to $4.77, for each share in Mayne Pharma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

When Ted finished his residency in dermatology, we bought a run-down three- story Victorian with a large garden in Ashbury Heights.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan