A dermatologist is doctor with expertise in the care of normal skin. He can diagnose and treat diseases of skin, hair and nails. They can also help in the management of cosmetic disorders such as hair loss and scars.

When you see skin problems like acne, eczema, skin damage, scar, blemishes, unusual appearing moles or spots, then it is time to consult a dermatologist.

A board-certified dermatologist can be consulted for laser treatment of skin problems. If your dermatologist lacks expertise in laser treatment then you may not get desired results and it may cause permanent damage to your skin.

A dermatologist can diagnose and treat skin, hair and nail related problems. He/She can perform skin biopsies to diagnose certain skin conditions, chemical peels to peel of upper damaged skin layer, cosmetic injections, hair removal and restoration, excision of lesions, laser surgery and skin grafts.

Skin problems in kids should be treated by a specialist in pediatric dermatology. These dermatologists can treat conditions like birthmarks, warts, genetic skin diseases and acne.