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What is a Dermatologist?
A dermatologist is a
physician who specializes in the study of the skin, diseases of the skin and
the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease. As a Board Certified
Dermatologist, Dr, Jennifer Palmer is trained to evaluate and manage pediatric
and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair, nails
and adjacent mucous membranes. Dr. Palmer has had additional training and
experience in the following:
The diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers,
melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin.
The management of contact
dermatitis and other inflammatory skin disorders.
The recognition of the
skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases.
Surgical
techniques used in dermatology.
Board Certified Dermatologists can also
manage cosmetic disorders of the skin, including hair loss, scars, and the skin
changes associated with aging.
Common skin diseases include:
Skin
cancer
Warts
Fungal infections
Dermatitis
Psoriasis
Acne affects
every teenager to one degree or another
Hand dermatitis - resulting from
external contact with detergents and household chemicals, affects most women
with young families
One in six of all children develop atopic eczema
One
in five persons suffers from cold sores (herpes simplex).
What does Board Certified mean?
The
certification process is designed to assure the public that a certified medical
specialist has successfully completed an approved educational program and an
evaluation, including an examination process designed to assess the knowledge,
experience and skills requisite to the provision of high quality patient care
in that specialty. Dr. Jennifer Palmer on our staff is a Board Certified
Dermatologist.
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