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dermatologist

American  
[dur-muh-tol-uh-jist] / ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

  1. a specialist in dermatology, especially a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the skin.


Etymology

Origin of dermatologist

First recorded in 1860–65; dermatolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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It’s a condition that can produce returns as patients flock to telehealth, as the stigma of seeking treatment for hair loss fades and as dermatologists emphasize treatment as crucial to a patient’s emotional well-being.

From MarketWatch

While these techniques look convincing on screen, dermatologists say many of them are misunderstood, overhyped and at best, temporary.

From BBC

Claims like these are "irresponsible" and "potentially dangerous", the government told us - while an NHS dermatologist described the amount of sunbed misinformation on social media as "genuinely terrifying".

From BBC

Specialist medical treatment - an ophthalmologist, dermatologist, podiatrist and orthopaedist - is available, as are nutritionists and hydrationists, while chefs rustle up home comforts from every corner of the globe.

From BBC

Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and a dermatologist with Tufts Medical Center, explains that collagen supplements are not a proven solution for skin aging.

From Science Daily