1. Chapter 3 Presentation By: Jessica Olsofka

3. Takes care of diseases, as well as some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair and nails.

4. Diagnose and treat people with disorders affecting hair and nails.

5. Have expertise in the care of normal skin as well as the prevention and treatment of a variety of skin conditions.

7. Also complete cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and face lifts.

8. Most dermatologists limit their cosmetic practice to minimally invasive procedures.

10. Begins in skin cells also known as melanocytes.

11. If the skin receives too much ultraviolet light , the melanocytes may begin to grow abnormally and become cancerous.

13. If the melanoma is spread to the nearby lymph nodes they are then removed surgically.

14. Immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy may also be needed for later stages.

16. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses which occur when the body's tissues are attacked by it's own immune system.

17. Two major forms: Limited systemic sclerosis/scleroderma and Diffuse systemic sclerosis/scleroderma.

19. Some medications keep the blood vessels open.

20. Other drugs reduce inflammation and block damaging immune factors.

22. Various approaches exist such as stem cell transplants.

24. Also known as ring worm of the nail.

25. Most common disease of nails.

26. Constitutes about one half of all nail abnormalities.

27. May affect toenails or fingernails, however toenail infections are more common.

29. Newer oral medications are now available which are more effective because they go through the body to penetrate the nail plate within days of starting therapy.