They inspect the infection which had affected the skin and suggest for test of skin sample, and blood tests. The samples are inspected and observed under a microscope for precise diagnosis of ailment. After they had diagnosed the disease they attempt to treat them through surgery, radiotherapy or by oral medications depending on the nature of the ailment. Nowadays dermatologists are more connected with cosmetic surgeries on the skin for various beautification processes.

There are many and successful career options for dermatologists. Dermatologists may take up private practice or may work in hospitals. They can even acquire positions as teaching faculty, professors, research heads or supervisors in their specific field. Private practitioners choose for particular dermatologist's courses in pediatric and cosmetic dermatology.

Those people who want to opt for a dermatologist career must have a bachelor's degree and a M.D degree from any recognized medical college. Training should be obtained in immunology, skin allergy and sexually transmitted diseases and in the significant aspects of industrial and environmental medicine, internal medicine, ophthalmology, obstetrics/gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, preventive medicine, surgery and radiology.

Now the future dermatologists must pass the 3 stages of fellowship, then internship and then residency, if they want to begin a proper practice as well as career.

The average salary for a dermatologist in United States is around $2, 26,225 on a yearly basis. Many dermatologists juggle two careers, one as a regular physician and another as a cosmetic medical expert. The salary and job depend on your own skills as a dermatologist; it also depends upon your experience. Even the place of practice may hinder or increase the pay level. For example, in places like Florida , California and New York , the dermatologist pay scale may be higher then the other parts of the Country.