Dermatologist
ひふかい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Physicians
Summary
A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin and skin appendages, and also engages in prevention and health management.
Description
Dermatologists specialize in all diseases of the skin and skin appendages such as hair and nails, performing diverse procedures including outpatient care, treatment of inpatients, skin biopsies, allergy tests, and laser treatments. They cover a wide range of fields from acute inflammatory diseases to chronic conditions, skin tumors, and cosmetic medicine, utilizing the latest biologics, phototherapy, and surgical techniques to provide optimal treatment. Due to an aging society and rising demand for cosmetic care, telemedicine and AI-assisted diagnostics are expected to advance in the future.
Future Outlook
Increase in skin diseases due to aging and lifestyle changes, expansion of cosmetic medicine demand anticipated, with advances in telemedicine and AI support tools.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Details / Calm and Composed / Empathetic / Excellent Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clinic Employment / Home Medical Care / Hospital Employment / Part-time Physician / Research Physician
Career Path
Medical School Graduation → Initial Clinical Resident → Dermatology Residency Physician → Board-Certified Dermatologist → Employed Physician (Hospital/Clinic) → Private Practice Dermatologist → University Faculty/Researcher
Required Skills
Allergy Testing / Dermatology (Specialty) / Laser Treatment Techniques / Pathological Diagnosis / Physical Examination Techniques / Surgical Techniques
Recommended Skills
Cosmetic Dermatology Techniques / English Literature Reading Ability / Paper Writing / Telemedicine
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential to derive diagnoses from skin symptoms and test results. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required to not overlook subtle skin findings or pathological images. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are needed to build trust with patients and explain treatments. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of new drugs and technologies, and adaptation to guideline revisions are required. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to formulate treatment strategies for refractory diseases is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to withstand mental stress during emergency cases and severe patient management. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Dermatological Association Certified Dermatologist
- Medical License
Aliases
- Board-Certified Dermatologist
- Dermatologist
- Dermatology Doctor
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