"Diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails requires a good eye for detail and, in some cases, the skill to help patients regain confidence or rest easy in a treatment or recovery. Some days call for me to manage chronic conditions, and other days I may need to perform a minor cosmetic procedure, but either way, I love what I do! The most rewarding part of my job is helping patients improve their appearance because I know the impact of not loving the skin you're in. Not liking your own appearance can create a lack of confidence that can bleed over into other areas of your life. It takes a lot to get through undergrad, medical school, and residency, but knowing that I can help people feel good about themselves keeps me motivated and brings me joy in the day."

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Job Description

SOC Code: 29-1213

Dermatologists diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Diagnose medical conditions
• Advise patients
• Prescribe medications
• Refer patients
• Administrative management

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
• Interacting With Others
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders
  • Operate on patients to treat conditions
  • Advise patients on preventive care techniques
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues
  • Train medical providers
• Information Input
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues
• Work Output
  • Record patient medical histories

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*All data is factual, but names, Images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the Identity of employees and businesses.

Job Statistics

 

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Catawba
• Trident
• Greenville
• Midlands
• Lower Savannah
• Lowcountry

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Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
• Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston
• MUSC - Charleston
• Salient Health Services, Inc.
• Britt Medical Search

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Related Occupations

• Allergists and Immunologists
• General Internal Medicine Physicians
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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