Dermatology Glossary of Terms
Dermatology
Dermatology is the study of the skin and a dermatologist is a physician who specializes in the skin. The skin is part of the integumentary system. Integumentary means to comes from the Latin word tegere, which means to cover. Accessory structures of the skin are the hair and, nails, sweat glands and oil glands. The skin's functions are to protect us from germs, regulate body temperature, eliminate waste through sweat, and pose as a sensory organ of touch, pain, heat, and cold.
A Career in Dermatology
The following information can also be found at School and Careers
Thinking about a career in Dermatology?
First, learn about becoming a physician from the American Medical Association
And about the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) from the Assocation of Medical Colleges.
Then consider choosing a Specialty from The American Board of Medical Specialties.
Day in life of a dermatologist.
DermPath tutorial in pathology
Introduction to basic dermatology.
Dermatology path tutor from the Univeristy of Iowa.
Education resources --dermatology--from Yale University
Dermatology for students at
UC davis.
Dermatologic image database--extensive from the University of Iowa.
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