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This page introduces Dermatology as a medical specialty focused on the skin, hair, and nails, helping pre-university and early undergraduate students understand how visual observation and clinical reasoning work together in diagnosis. It explains how dermatologists assess patterns, location, and appearance of skin changes, while also considering history, triggers, and broader medical conditions. Through realistic examples such as eczema, acne, changing moles, and drug-related rashes, the page shows how Dermatology combines common clinic care, long-term management, preventive monitoring, and minor procedures. It is especially useful for students interested in pattern recognition, pathology, patient communication, and a specialty where careful observation can lead to important medical decisions.

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