A dermatologist is a qualified medical specialist who, through additional training, has obtained postgraduate qualifications to specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin disease and skin cancers.
Dermatologists treat patients of all ages, from babies and children to adolescents and adults.
All Australian dermatologists have undergone a comprehensive dermatology education and training program lasting many years. More information regarding dermatology training is available from the Australasian College of Dermatologists website
http://www.dermcoll.asn.au