dermatology

/ˈdʌrməˌtɑlədʒi/

/dəməˈtɒlədʒi/

If you have a terrible, itchy rash or troublesome acne, you need to see a doctor who specializes in dermatology, the branch of medicine that focuses on skin diseases and disorders.

At the heart of dermatology is the Greek root dermat-, "skin." The -logy suffix, meaning "the study of," or "science," is used for many medical specialties, from oncology (the treatment of cancer) to cardiology (the treatment of heart disease). The practice of dermatology includes cosmetic procedures as well as life-saving procedures including the removal and diagnosis of skin cancers.

Definitions of dermatology

1. noun

   the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
   type of:

   medical specialty, medicine

   the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques