Dermatologist (Dermatoloog)
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A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in dermatology. Dermatology refers to the skin and the adjacent mucous membranes. Another name for a dermatologist is therefore sometimes also called a skin doctor. Skin diseases and skin disorders are also understood to mean people's nails and hair. The diagnosis and treatment of venereal diseases are also part of the work of a dermatologist. A dermatologist is therefore specialized in dermatology and in venereology. A dermatologist treats people who are dealing with a skin condition such as severe acne, severe psoriasis, or a yeast infection. The fields of dermatology and venereology are broad fields because the diversity of skin diseases and skin abnormalities that people can suffer from is very large. The main areas of attention of a dermatologist are eczema, psoriasis and malignant skin tumors. In many cases, a dermatologist will initially examine patients who have been referred with the naked eye or examine them with a dermatoscope, in order to determine which condition he or she is dealing with. If necessary, a dermatologist can also take some cells from the patient so that they can be examined under a microscope. If a dermatologist suspects an allergy, he or she may also perform a blood test on patients. Depending on the type of conditions, a dermatologist can draw up various treatment plans, which can consist of medication, cutting away, transplantation or light therapy. Also the prescription of creams and ointments is common to take good care of the skin.
A dermatologist is therefore a doctor who specializes in dermatology. In most cases, patients will be referred to a dermatologist if a general practitioner thinks further research is needed. There are about two thousand different types of skin diseases, so establishing the correct diagnosis will not always be easy. Diagnosing patients in the right way is therefore an important part of the work of a dermatologist. How exactly a skin condition or skin disease will be treated depends on the condition, but in general, a dermatologist uses ointments (lubrication), UV light and laser treatments. Also, a dermatologist can perform surgical procedures. Surgical procedures are generally performed by a dermatologist if there is skin cancer or if it is unclear exactly what kind of skin abnormality it is. In addition, a dermatologist can remove undesirable skin abnormalities, for example a mole. The removal of unwanted skin abnormalities such as a mole is also called cosmetic dermatology. These minor surgical procedures are generally performed by means of a local anesthetic at the outpatient clinic.
TREATMENTS DERMATOLOGIST
Other areas of attention of a dermatologist include treating varicose veins and excessive hair in women. If varicose veins do not function properly, ulcer cruris can develop. Ulcer cruris is the medical term for an open leg or wound that can occur because varicose veins do not function properly. Ulcer stands for ulcer and cruris stands for leg. An open wound (ulcer cruris) can be caused if there are long-term abnormalities such as due to fluid accumulation around the ankles or varicose veins. If there is excessive accumulation of fluid, this is called an edema. If there is edema (fluid accumulation) this is usually a symptom of another disease.
DERMATOLOGY IN ALLERGOLOGY
Dermatology and allergology are both fields that deal with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, however, a medical specialist in the field of allergies is not called a dermatologist but an allergist. In practice, a dermatologist and an allergist will work together a lot because both of these specialists specialize in skin conditions. If there are allergies, patients will usually be treated by an allergist. A less heavy variant of the profession dermatologist is called a skin therapist.
WHAT DOES A DERMATOLOGIST DO:
- Investigating patients
- Providing information
- Drawing up treatment plans
- Applying light therapy
- Applying excochleation and curettage (spooning or scraping away)
- Applying electrocoagulation (removing imperfections)
- Applying cryotherapy (freezing disorders)
- Consulting and collaborating with other specialists
WHAT DOES A DERMATOLOGIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A DERMATOLOGIST
Anyone who aspires to a career as a dermatologist will first of all have to go through the university study of medicine of six years. After completing the study of medicine, the basic doctor will have to choose the specialization dermatology and venereology, which will take another five years. During the study dermatology and venereology you will in most cases simply work as a dermatologist under the guidance of an experienced dermatologist in the dermatology department. For more information, see also the Dutch Society for Dermatology and Venereology (NVDV).
COMPANIES WHERE A DERMATOLOGIST CAN WORK
As a dermatologist, you will generally work for a general or academic hospital. In addition, a dermatologist may work in a private clinic or skin clinic. Private clinics or skin clinics usually involve cosmetic dermatology or hair clinics. There are quite a few dermatologists who have their own practice as an entrepreneur. This often involves cosmetic dermatology and skin therapy. Consider, for example, the well-known laser treatments.
COMPETENCES DERMATOLOGIST
The competencies that a dermatologist must have been determined by the Central College of Medical Specialists (CanMeds). In general, we can say that a dermatologist will have to have excellent research skills and be well-versed in communication. Generally important words are listening, integrity, decisiveness, knowledge, planning, further training, sense of responsibility and professionalism. Obviously, a dermatologist has to deal with many different fixed professional competencies. If you work within your own clinic, you will also have to have a commercial institution. Networking is also usually important in that case.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A DERMATOLOGIST
The job market perspective as a dermatologist is good, also considering the heavy and long-term study that you will have to go through. The career opportunities as a dermatologist should be seen in conducting scientific research and perhaps obtaining a PhD. In addition, a dermatologist can teach or start his own clinic as an entrepreneur.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY DERMATOLOGIST
A dermatologist will generally fall under the collective labour agreement for medical specialists, in which the terms of employment are regulated depending on the employer. A dermatologist will generally earn a salary between 6,000 and 11,000 euros gross per month depending on age, education and further responsibilities.
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