Medical Dermatology, Introduction

MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY

Medical Dermatology, Introduction

Jun
2006
Vol. 25. No. 2
Francisco A Kerdel, BSc, MBBS

Dermatology as a specialty has a very significant and rich history. In today’s environment, procedural dermatology, be it surgical or cosmetic, has been in vogue, and many dermatologists, particularly in the United States, have embraced this addition to our field. Personally, I do not think this trend in any way threatens our specialty. The more versatile we become, the stronger we will be and hopefully we will never find ourselves with all our eggs in one basket. What must not happen is that we become so enamored with this particular subspecialty, that we forget who we are and where we came from. We cannot forget our roots, and we (the specialty as a whole if not individually) need to continue to care for those unfortunate individuals with significant and sometimes life-threatening dermatoses.

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