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.

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Etymology

Origin of dermatologist

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

Example Sentences

“Some of those fixed dramatic horizontal lines do become worse because people are literally spending hours on their phone and looking down,” said Dr. Melanie Palm, a cosmetic dermatologist based in Solana Beach, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“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

The eye mask improves delivery of the active ingredients to the skin, says double board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand.

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

We could trade war stories about our latest dermatologist visits and new favorite products.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi