Editing Dermatology (section)

== Therapies ==
[[File:Dermatology treatment.jpg|thumb|Facial cleansing pores in Meditec at ITESM CCM (2012)]]
Therapies provided by dermatologists include:
* Excision and treatment of [[skin cancer]]
* [[Cryosurgery]] for the treatment of warts, skin cancers, and other dermatoses
* [[Injectable filler|Cosmetic filler injections]]
* Intralesional treatment with steroid drugs or [[chemotherapy]]
* [[Laser therapy]] for the management of birth marks, skin disorders (like [[vitiligo]]), [[tattoo removal]], and cosmetic resurfacing and rejuvenation
* Chemical peels for the treatment of [[acne]], [[melasma]], and sun damage
* [[Photodynamic therapy]] for the treatment of skin cancer and precancerous growths
* [[Phototherapy]] including the use of narrowband UVB, broadband UVB, psoralen, and UVB
* [[Tumescent technique|Tumescent liposuction]]: Invented by a [[gynecology|gynecologist]], a dermatologist ([[Jeffrey A. Klein]]) adapted the procedure to local infusion of dilute anesthetic called tumescent liposuction. This method is now widely practiced by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and gynecologists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://inventors.about.com/od/lstartinventions/a/liposuction.htm |archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20081107040140/http://inventors.about.com/od/lstartinventions/a/liposuction.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-11-07 |title=Liposuction - Who Invented Liposuction? |publisher=Inventors.about.com |date=2012-04-09 |access-date=2012-10-28 }}</ref>
* [[Radiation therapy]], although rarely practiced by dermatologists, some continue to provide it in their offices.
* [[Vitiligo surgery]] includes procedures such as autologous melanocyte transplant, [[Suction blister|suction blister grafting]], and punch grafting.
* [[Allergy testing]] uses "patch" testing for contact dermatitis.
* Systemic therapies include antibiotics, immunomodulators, and novel injectable products.
* Topical therapies use many of the numerous products and compounds used topically.

Most dermatologic pharmacology can be categorized based on the [[Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System|Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system]], specifically the [[ATC code D]].