Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
- Tasks
- 18 tasks16 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-1213.00SOC 2018: 29-1213
What the work is made of
16 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Conduct complete skin examinations.Core taskTask 17094Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 2. Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.Core taskTask 17092Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 3. Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.Core taskTask 17091Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 4. Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.Core taskTask 17090Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 5. Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.Core taskTask 17093Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 6. Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.Core taskTask 17095Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 7. Record patients' health histories.Core taskTask 17078Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 8. Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.Core taskTask 17085Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 9. Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.Core taskTask 17089Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 10. Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.Core taskTask 17084Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 11. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.Core taskTask 17081Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 12. Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.Core taskTask 17079Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 13. Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.Core taskTask 17077Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 14. Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.Core taskTask 17082Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 15. Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.Core taskTask 17087Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 16. Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.Core taskTask 17088Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 17. Conduct clinical or basic research.Supplemental taskTask 17086Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 18. Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.Supplemental taskTask 17083Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2021
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-1213
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- Changed by usNothing.
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