So What is a dermatologist?
A dermatologist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) specializing in diagnosing and treating over 3,000 conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. They manage diseases like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer, while also performing surgical and cosmetic procedures.
What’s the pay?
Starting off as a dermatologist you are an intern for a year earning around $50,000-$60,000. Then for three years you take specialized dermatology training and earn roughly $60,000-$75,000 annually. After this you will then most likely become board certified and become a dermatologist. The starting salary is anywhere from $180,000-$350,000. The median pay is $530,700-$650,000. And the top performers can make $1,000,000 in lucrative places like Florida and California.
So what do you do?
A dermatologist scans the skin including nails, scalp, and the typical skin throughout your body. They also help with prescribing prescriptions for acne, skin cancer, and more. Often people forget that dermatologist deal with problems like alopecia and ingrown nails. They also do some cosmetic procedures like Botox and laser tattoo removal.
