What is a Dermatologist?

Dermatologist Job Description Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.

List of Dermatologist Job Duties

• Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.
• Record patients’ health histories.
• Conduct complete skin examinations.
• Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
• Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
• Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

What Every Dermatologist Should Know

Dermatologists state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Related Job Titles

• Medical Doctor MD
• Practicing Dermatologist
• Clinical Dermatologist
• MD Physician-Dermatologist
• Dermatological Surgeon

Is There Going to be Demand for Dermatologists?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 372,400 jobs in the United States for Physicians and Surgeons.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.4% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 42,300 new jobs for Dermatologists by 2026. The BLS estimates 14,300 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Physicians and Surgeons are New York, Florida, and Texas.

Watch out if you plan on working in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Dermatologist Make?

Physicians and Surgeons Make between $60,280 and $208,000 a year. The median salary for this occupation is $200,890.

How much do Physicians and Surgeons make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
New Hampshire	$275,840
North Dakota	$266,510
Maine	$257,550
Montana	$247,260
Minnesota	$245,040
Alaska	$244,220
Idaho	$241,670
Wisconsin	$239,610
Washington	$239,080
Indiana	$237,470
Georgia	$235,060
Wyoming	$234,610
Tennessee	$231,960
New Mexico	$229,100
Arizona	$229,090
Hawaii	$228,470
South Dakota	$227,710
Nevada	$227,500
Kentucky	$223,770
West Virginia	$222,270
Connecticut	$221,870
Colorado	$219,310
Iowa	$219,300
Utah	$218,210
Delaware	$216,600
Ohio	$212,160
Rhode Island	$209,580
New Jersey	$208,820
California	$208,740
Massachusetts	$207,990
Florida	$205,020
Missouri	$203,440
Oregon	$202,750
Texas	$199,370
Virginia	$199,080
North Carolina	$198,040
Maryland	$196,210
Pennsylvania	$195,810
Kansas	$191,430
South Carolina	$185,210
Louisiana	$183,920
Illinois	$183,780
Alabama	$183,510
District of Columbia	$182,910
Michigan	$181,760
Vermont	$176,520
Mississippi	$174,340
New York	$171,060
Arkansas	$165,290
Nebraska	$161,880
Oklahoma	$155,130

Tools & Technologies Used by Dermatologists

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Dermatologists may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Word

How do I Become a Dermatologist?

Individuals working as Dermatologists have obtained the following education levels:

How many years of work experience do I need?

Who Employs Dermatologists?

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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