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    Glossary Dermatology

    branch of medicine focusing on skin, hair, and nails

    Dermatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin, hair, and nail disorders. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from common issues like acne and eczema to more serious diseases such as melanoma and alopecia. Dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in this field and often perform both medical and cosmetic procedures to improve skin health and appearance.

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    1. Polymeric nanoparticles‐based topical delivery systems for the treatment of dermatological diseases Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology · 2013 · 263 citations
    2. Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview Dermatology and Therapy · 2016 · 243 citations
    3. Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review Dermatology Research and Practice · 2014 · 165 citations
    4. Psychosomatic Concepts in Dermatology Archives of dermatology · 1983 · 143 citations
    5. Dermatological adverse events with taxane chemotherapy European Journal of Dermatology · 2016 · 141 citations
    6. Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2005 · 130 citations
    7. Nanoparticles for Topical Application in the Treatment of Skin Dysfunctions—An Overview of Dermo-Cosmetic and Dermatological Products International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2022 · 122 citations
    8. Dermatology position paper on the revision of the 1982 ACR criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus Lupus · 2004 · 109 citations
    9. Dermatologic adverse events associated with afatinib: an oral ErbB family blocker Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy · 2013 · 87 citations
    10. Dermatologic manifestations of endocrine disorders Translational pediatrics · 2017 · 86 citations
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