Dermatology is the specialty of medicine which, according to the European definition of 1995, includes "the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the skin, subcutaneous cell tissue, mucous membranes and skin appendages as well. as skin manifestations of systemic diseases ”.
Dermatology is the specialty of medicine which, according to the European definition of 1995, includes "the diagnosis, treatment (both medical and surgical) and prevention of diseases of the skin, subcutaneous cell tissue, mucous membranes. and skin appendages (body hair, hair, nails) as well as skin manifestations of systemic diseases. It also involves the promotion of good skin health ”. Since many dermatological diseases are directly or indirectly linked to other conditions, dermatologists often work in close collaboration with doctors specializing in internal medicine.

Venereology supports sexually transmitted diseases in all their aspects. HIV / AIDS infection currently dominates this sector. But we must not confuse venereology and sexology, which is concerned with disorders of sexuality.

In addition, aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology is a booming field today: peels, lasers, hair removal, corrective injections, etc.