i am working on a carreer project for school and (i want to be a dermatologist) so if somone that is a dermatologist please help me out:(or if anyone knows the answer to some of these ?%26#039;s)
1. what type of personality characteristics best suit the job?
2. What are some benefits of the job and if you don%26#039;t mind annual salary?
3. what is a typical day like on the job?
4. what type of education and/or special training was required for you to become a dermatologist?
5. what can a high school student do to prepare for the job?|||I%26#039;m actually a junior at a university and I want to be a dermatologist. So I might be able to help out a little bit.
In highschool I did a senior project and I job shadowed a dermatologist.. you might want to look into doing that if at all possible.
Okay so it depends what you plan on taking in college as your major. I went to a university that had a pre-med and I majored in Pre-med chemistry. Then I transfered to another university where they don%26#039;t have a pre-med major.. but I am now majoring in just Chemistry.
Now to go to med school you can major in Biology or Chemistry.. but either one you major in you will still have to take the other courses. You will have to take up to calc 2.. but they recommend taking calc 3. (Calc 3 is actually easier than Calc 2)
Your college should have a list of requirements for whichever major you choose, but remember that you want to go to med school after.. so there%26#039;s alot of requirements for med school beyond Chem and Bio major requirements.
After your 4 years, you can go onto Med School for dermatology. You will have to take the MCATS which is probably the hardest test anyone would have to take. It has a biology part, chemistry part, math part, and one other part I can%26#039;t remember off the top of my head. Plus you need to remember ALOT of med schools won%26#039;t accept anyone with a GPA lower than a 3.8 .. So this is going to be ALOT of work. Make sure your willing to put all the effort into it.
Plus it also depends on what type of dermatologist you want to be.. there%26#039;s the surgical side with plastic surgery and then just a regular dermatologist.
I hoped I helped! Sorry I couldn%26#039;t answer all of you questions.|||ftybmn
Monday, July 26, 2010
I need DERMATOLOGIST advice!!?
Wednesday is my first appt. at a dermatologist. I%26#039;ve had pretty bad acne for 5 years now and nothing has worked and it%26#039;s totally crushed my self-esteem so my mom is finally bringing me to one. I just was curious...
-What happens the first time you go?
-Do you get a prescription automatically?
-Is it typically an acne product that you ingest (like pills?) or just the normal lotion and cleanser?
-How long did it take to work?
-Did it get worse before it got better?
-How often did you have to go back to your dermatologist?
Thanks guys!! :)|||I am in medical school and I want to go into dermatology when I am done. I%26#039;ve been to the dermatologist and also worked with some so I%26#039;ll answer your questions as best as I can:
1. You will go, have a bunch of paperwork to fill out. Then you%26#039;ll meet with the Dermatologist. You%26#039;ll be asked a bunch of questions, try to answer the best you can. While you are there its also a good idea to have the dermatologist do a full-body skin check for skin cancer too (this should be done once a year for every body and doesn%26#039;t take very long)
2. You will probably (not definitely) get a prescription to fill. The doctor might give you samples of medicines too. They will probably also recommend a cleaner like Cetaphil.
3. This depends on the person and the type of acne. You could get both a pill and maybe even a lotion for the morning and a different one for the night. Or you could just get one lotion. This is up to what the doctor sees fit.
4. It may take several weeks to work. Don%26#039;t expect instant results and FOLLOW the directions for the products. Using 3 times the amount of cream will NOT make your skin clear up 3X quicker, it will only make the situation worse and your skin very dry and irritated
5. This depends on your specific situation too. It%26#039;s not uncommon for things to get a little worse before getting better (as your skin adjusts to the medicine and rids itself of the bacteria that are causing your acne). Either way, trust your doctor. You are on the first step to better skin
6. The doctor may want to see you in a month. Maybe sooner depending on the medicine you are given and your condition. Also, if you have some sort of allergic reaction to the medicine make an appointment to go back sooner
Before your appointment try and maybe write down a list of all the questions you have for the doctor so you don%26#039;t forget anything. Remember what I said about the skin check (especially if you have moles or freckles or tan alot). You can ask about product recommendations too. Good luck!|||Make sure when you go in you are assertive. The first time I just let the Doctor do whatever and he prescribed me mild topical cream and then I went back a month later and politely asked for antibiotics and a stronger medicine. That was one year ago and just now is my face finally breakout free (well almost except for the mild one here and there) but I did see a great improvement within 6 weeks after I got hte better stuff. If you get anitbiotics make sure to talk to them about the side effects because since it is almost srping and then summer you probably do not wnat one that is irritatedby sunlight.
My dermo also said that it would get worse before it got better and I honestly do not remember. He said this would happen because that acne was already microscopicly or something .... present and that is why it took some time. Drink plenty of water though if you already don%26#039;t and get plenty of sleep because my face was ten times better when I started making myself get 7 hours of sleep versus 5.
Good luck and Hang in There, underneath those Teenage Mutant Terrorists aka pimples you have gorgeous skin and it is only a matter of time (hopefully shorter than longer) before it shines through!|||The first appointment will be much lengthier then any visits after that. First, they will have to get all your info, including how long you%26#039;ve had skin problems as well as any allergies, etc. Then, you will have to talk to the dermatologist about your skin problems like for instance, is your problem areas the T-zone or do you have acne all over. You may also have to make a detailed list of the types of food you eat (because sometimes acne is more prone when you%26#039;re not eating or drinking healthy) as well as explaining to your derm. the type of medications and products that you have already tried. You may or may not get a prescription automatically, depending on the diagnosis and what your dermatologist thinks about your skin. In most cases, he/she will prescribe you something right away.
The types of products vary. Sometimes, a patient will be given a cream but other times a patient may be given a pill. It depends on insurance, severity of skin, and what your dermatologist feels will be the right treatment for you. I prescribe Accutane for some patient who are willing to put forth the money; It%26#039;s pretty expensive but fully worth the cost. Insurance does not pay for it fully.
What the dermatologist prescribes may take different amounts of time depending on what he/she prescribes for you. Sometimes, a cream may make your skin get worse and then better, other times (if you%26#039;re taking Accutane) you will begin to see slow progress and eventually within 3-6 weeks, see great results.
As I answered, in some cases, some people have had their skin get worse with using the medicine only to get better. The results may seem disappointing in the beginning but things will get better.
Your derm. will schedule appointments with you depending on the time you went to the time that your derm will want to see if what he/she prescribed is effective or not. This can be anywhere from 2-3 months usually to see if there were any positive results. If the medicine is working for you, you will have a refillable prescription and will not have to see the derm. as often.|||The first appointment will be an assessment of your skin. They might ask you questions about your diet and you skin care habits.
What the doctor gives you is completely up to them. My doctor gave me Retin-A for my acne and it%26#039;s worked wonders (it%26#039;s a topical treatment by the way).
In the case of a lot of skin care things- yes. It got absolutely worse before it got better because it dredged everything out from the bottom layers to the surface.
If they%26#039;re concerned about bigger health issues (like if there%26#039;s an underlying cause to your acne or something) you might be advised to come back or if you need repeated in-office treatments (if they recommend a skin resurfacing thing with lasers, peels, etc.). Otherwise, I%26#039;m not really sure why you%26#039;d need to.|||well i had the same problem...i went to the dermatologist for the first time also and she gave me this face wash and some pomade for the night! it worked great...untill i finished it and honestly i got the acne back after that( i had no insurance and it was too expensive) i am now putting aloe vera (100% plant crystal) on my face at night for 15 minutes and it works great...good luck hun!
-What happens the first time you go?
-Do you get a prescription automatically?
-Is it typically an acne product that you ingest (like pills?) or just the normal lotion and cleanser?
-How long did it take to work?
-Did it get worse before it got better?
-How often did you have to go back to your dermatologist?
Thanks guys!! :)|||I am in medical school and I want to go into dermatology when I am done. I%26#039;ve been to the dermatologist and also worked with some so I%26#039;ll answer your questions as best as I can:
1. You will go, have a bunch of paperwork to fill out. Then you%26#039;ll meet with the Dermatologist. You%26#039;ll be asked a bunch of questions, try to answer the best you can. While you are there its also a good idea to have the dermatologist do a full-body skin check for skin cancer too (this should be done once a year for every body and doesn%26#039;t take very long)
2. You will probably (not definitely) get a prescription to fill. The doctor might give you samples of medicines too. They will probably also recommend a cleaner like Cetaphil.
3. This depends on the person and the type of acne. You could get both a pill and maybe even a lotion for the morning and a different one for the night. Or you could just get one lotion. This is up to what the doctor sees fit.
4. It may take several weeks to work. Don%26#039;t expect instant results and FOLLOW the directions for the products. Using 3 times the amount of cream will NOT make your skin clear up 3X quicker, it will only make the situation worse and your skin very dry and irritated
5. This depends on your specific situation too. It%26#039;s not uncommon for things to get a little worse before getting better (as your skin adjusts to the medicine and rids itself of the bacteria that are causing your acne). Either way, trust your doctor. You are on the first step to better skin
6. The doctor may want to see you in a month. Maybe sooner depending on the medicine you are given and your condition. Also, if you have some sort of allergic reaction to the medicine make an appointment to go back sooner
Before your appointment try and maybe write down a list of all the questions you have for the doctor so you don%26#039;t forget anything. Remember what I said about the skin check (especially if you have moles or freckles or tan alot). You can ask about product recommendations too. Good luck!|||Make sure when you go in you are assertive. The first time I just let the Doctor do whatever and he prescribed me mild topical cream and then I went back a month later and politely asked for antibiotics and a stronger medicine. That was one year ago and just now is my face finally breakout free (well almost except for the mild one here and there) but I did see a great improvement within 6 weeks after I got hte better stuff. If you get anitbiotics make sure to talk to them about the side effects because since it is almost srping and then summer you probably do not wnat one that is irritatedby sunlight.
My dermo also said that it would get worse before it got better and I honestly do not remember. He said this would happen because that acne was already microscopicly or something .... present and that is why it took some time. Drink plenty of water though if you already don%26#039;t and get plenty of sleep because my face was ten times better when I started making myself get 7 hours of sleep versus 5.
Good luck and Hang in There, underneath those Teenage Mutant Terrorists aka pimples you have gorgeous skin and it is only a matter of time (hopefully shorter than longer) before it shines through!|||The first appointment will be much lengthier then any visits after that. First, they will have to get all your info, including how long you%26#039;ve had skin problems as well as any allergies, etc. Then, you will have to talk to the dermatologist about your skin problems like for instance, is your problem areas the T-zone or do you have acne all over. You may also have to make a detailed list of the types of food you eat (because sometimes acne is more prone when you%26#039;re not eating or drinking healthy) as well as explaining to your derm. the type of medications and products that you have already tried. You may or may not get a prescription automatically, depending on the diagnosis and what your dermatologist thinks about your skin. In most cases, he/she will prescribe you something right away.
The types of products vary. Sometimes, a patient will be given a cream but other times a patient may be given a pill. It depends on insurance, severity of skin, and what your dermatologist feels will be the right treatment for you. I prescribe Accutane for some patient who are willing to put forth the money; It%26#039;s pretty expensive but fully worth the cost. Insurance does not pay for it fully.
What the dermatologist prescribes may take different amounts of time depending on what he/she prescribes for you. Sometimes, a cream may make your skin get worse and then better, other times (if you%26#039;re taking Accutane) you will begin to see slow progress and eventually within 3-6 weeks, see great results.
As I answered, in some cases, some people have had their skin get worse with using the medicine only to get better. The results may seem disappointing in the beginning but things will get better.
Your derm. will schedule appointments with you depending on the time you went to the time that your derm will want to see if what he/she prescribed is effective or not. This can be anywhere from 2-3 months usually to see if there were any positive results. If the medicine is working for you, you will have a refillable prescription and will not have to see the derm. as often.|||The first appointment will be an assessment of your skin. They might ask you questions about your diet and you skin care habits.
What the doctor gives you is completely up to them. My doctor gave me Retin-A for my acne and it%26#039;s worked wonders (it%26#039;s a topical treatment by the way).
In the case of a lot of skin care things- yes. It got absolutely worse before it got better because it dredged everything out from the bottom layers to the surface.
If they%26#039;re concerned about bigger health issues (like if there%26#039;s an underlying cause to your acne or something) you might be advised to come back or if you need repeated in-office treatments (if they recommend a skin resurfacing thing with lasers, peels, etc.). Otherwise, I%26#039;m not really sure why you%26#039;d need to.|||well i had the same problem...i went to the dermatologist for the first time also and she gave me this face wash and some pomade for the night! it worked great...untill i finished it and honestly i got the acne back after that( i had no insurance and it was too expensive) i am now putting aloe vera (100% plant crystal) on my face at night for 15 minutes and it works great...good luck hun!
Can a dermatologist do anything else to treat acne, other than prescribe products? -- If so, what can they do?
Usually dermatologists will tell you to eat a better diet along with a cleanser. SInce your cleanser stopped working after a couple of weeks you might want to try another such as Proactiv or Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Cleanser. I%26#039;ve used both and they both work well. The Proactiv system is a little bit harsher on the skin sometimes and takes a little longer to use since there are three steps. The Neutogena one is pretty easy to use but doesn%26#039;t come with a toner or spot treatment like Proactiv.
Usually eating less sugar helps clear up my face and eating yogurt helps. Stay away from super oily foods and if you do eat them, eat small amounts. Also using a fresh, clean towel to dry your face after washing helps stop the spread of bacteria. Make sure you don%26#039;t wash your face more than 3 times a day, because it can irritate your skin and cause redness. Non-comogenic face products help keep pores unclogged and try to use as little make-up as possible. Using mineral make-up instead of cheap drugstore stuff can also help. A weekly face mask can help clear up skin and improve the texture.|||Go to the dermatologist. They should prescribe some gel/pills that are strong and will help your acne subside.
Drink lots of water
exercise
exfoliate 2x a week
wash 2x a day with cetephil anti-bacterial soap http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a鈥?/a>
use an oil-free moisturizer|||Throughout my years of an on again/off again acne battle I find Neutrogena%26#039;s products have worked better for me than most of the stuff out there, including costly prescriptions and proactiv (though there are people who swear by the stuff it never worked for me much to my chagrin).|||You should the Wave by Netrogena
Usually eating less sugar helps clear up my face and eating yogurt helps. Stay away from super oily foods and if you do eat them, eat small amounts. Also using a fresh, clean towel to dry your face after washing helps stop the spread of bacteria. Make sure you don%26#039;t wash your face more than 3 times a day, because it can irritate your skin and cause redness. Non-comogenic face products help keep pores unclogged and try to use as little make-up as possible. Using mineral make-up instead of cheap drugstore stuff can also help. A weekly face mask can help clear up skin and improve the texture.|||Go to the dermatologist. They should prescribe some gel/pills that are strong and will help your acne subside.
Drink lots of water
exercise
exfoliate 2x a week
wash 2x a day with cetephil anti-bacterial soap http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a鈥?/a>
use an oil-free moisturizer|||Throughout my years of an on again/off again acne battle I find Neutrogena%26#039;s products have worked better for me than most of the stuff out there, including costly prescriptions and proactiv (though there are people who swear by the stuff it never worked for me much to my chagrin).|||You should the Wave by Netrogena
Does a dermatologist help?
Hi, I just went to the dermatologist yesterday and he gave me some cream to used for day and night time, including a 5% benzoyl perozide gel. I have very mild acne, a couple spots here and there (mostly whiteheads).
He mentioned that there%26#039;s a chance that the cream can make it worst before making it better. It basically took him about 5 minutes to look at my face and that was it, I couldn%26#039;t get any questions in. The service was pretty terrible for $150.
But I just want to ask those of you who had gone to a dermatologist in the past, if I follow the routine prescribed by the derm, how long before I should start seeing visible results? I know there is no miracle cream and everything takes time, but if it does work, I just want to have an idea in mind. Thank you.|||What? You went to a derm for a few comedos? You serious?
Well usually it takes a month or so to see if an acne medication is working...|||Sometimes a dermotalogist does not work.
He mentioned that there%26#039;s a chance that the cream can make it worst before making it better. It basically took him about 5 minutes to look at my face and that was it, I couldn%26#039;t get any questions in. The service was pretty terrible for $150.
But I just want to ask those of you who had gone to a dermatologist in the past, if I follow the routine prescribed by the derm, how long before I should start seeing visible results? I know there is no miracle cream and everything takes time, but if it does work, I just want to have an idea in mind. Thank you.|||What? You went to a derm for a few comedos? You serious?
Well usually it takes a month or so to see if an acne medication is working...|||Sometimes a dermotalogist does not work.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Does your dermatologist make you feel bad about your skin?
I%26#039;ve been going to my derm for a few months now, and I have noticed a great change in my acne. However, he always says that it should be better by now and goes on to further prescribe every pill, gel, and ointment under the sun for my skin. It%26#039;s like he hasn%26#039;t noticed any progress at all. Yes, I%26#039;m black and have lots of dark marks that takes a looonnng time to heal, but they too have started to go away. But no, he just says it should be better and starts telling me about more drugs I should use. For those of you with skin conditions, have you had this happen?|||that%26#039;s too bad that you leave his office feeling worse than when you went in. It%26#039;s very common in black skin to get postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark marks after having had a pimple). They tend to fade over a long period of time, but I have found that the use of Azaleic acid cream helps both the acne and the dark marks. See if your dermatologist is familiar with using that. At this point in your treatment, you should be noticing less bumps, but still have the dark marks. I wonder if your dermatologist is frustrated by the dark marks. Does he have a lot of experience in treating black skin??
Could my dermatologist miss scabies? How fast does it spread over your whole body?
I woke up Friday morning with a few blisters on each wrist. Throughout Friday the rash spread to my leg then abdomen. By Saturday it had gotten worse so my family made me go to the ER. The ER doctors said it was maybe contact dermatitis or a virus. They gave me a shot, prednisone and stuff to help the itching. It hadn%26#039;t gotten better by Monday but in fact had spread to my toes so I went to my doctor%26#039;s office. My doctor couldn%26#039;t see me so a nurse saw me, freaked out and sent me to a dermatologist. The dermatologist said she thought it was a drug allergy. I take a few medications for my headaches and back problems. She kept saying, %26quot;it%26#039;s so diffuse that it has to be a drug allergy%26quot;. It hasn%26#039;t gotten better and I was googling, accidentally came across scabies and it looks like my rash. Now I am freaking out!!!!! I don%26#039;t want to give this to my baby. Could my doctor miss scabies? I have dogs. I have read that dogs can pass it to humans and have also read that they cannot. We have had all of these squirrels dying in our neighborhood, is there a link? I can%26#039;t possibly think of where else I could have gotten scabies. I also really want to know; does scabies spread that fast over your body?|||Did they do a biopsy or a skin scraping? That can help determine what it is. It seems like it could be a drug allergy. Have you started a new medication? Also can you be allergic to something new such as detergent, food reaction etc?
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ANYONE A DERMATOLOGIST? I have the red spot on my nose. I want to get rid of it! http://img89.imageshack.us/i?
It was a small pimple 6 years ago. I popped it,... and ever since, its looked like this. It seems to be tiny blood vessels, close to the surface. Im wondering if anything can be done with it. Its really bright red, when I get out of the shower. Its quite embarrasing, at times. Please help!|||Maybe buy a cream that reduces the redness.|||I.m not a dermatologist ..and i dont know what you should do..I just thought i should comment because your first answer the person was quite rude.. I just wanted to say that you shouldn%26#039;t listen to them and that you should search google|||nope, sorry.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>|||hahaaa thats your nooooooose.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>|||hahaaa thats your nooooooose.
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