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Dermatology: The art of purifying yourself through the skin

Among scientific specialties, dermatology is the one that closest to the precepts and techniques of cosmetological aesthetics. This is in charge of the study of the structure and functions of the skin and purifying the skin, in addition to treating the diseases pharmacologically. Dermatologists are doctors who, after completing the degree, which has an average duration of 4 years, specialize in dermatology and become suitable in diagnosing, preventing and indicating the most appropriate treatment. Skin diseases are sometimes isolated as vitiligo, however, on other occasions they are externalizations of internal ailments, as occurs in skin cancer and other conditions. In addition to knowing about infectious diseases, they must have knowledge of immunology, neurology, rheumatology and endocrinology. Cosmetic dermatology: It is a subspecialty of this branch of health that uses various techniques of cosmetics and appliances to treat scars left by acne using the laser, application of...

Elements of a Basic and Specialized General Medicine Practice

The equipment in a medical practice is essential for providing quality and safe medical care. Instruments and furniture must be appropriate to the physician's needs and the type of care offered. This article describes the basic and specialized instruments and furniture for a general medicine practice. **Basic Instruments:** * Sphygmomanometer: For measuring blood pressure. * Stethoscope: For listening to the heart and lungs. * Thermometer: For measuring body temperature. * Otoscope: For examining the ears. * Ophthalmoscope: For examining the eyes. * Scale: For weighing the patient. * Centrifuge: For separating the components of a blood or urine sample. * Examination Lamp: To illuminate the patient during the physical examination. * Examination Table: For examining the patient. * Examination Table:** For the patient to lie on during the physical exam or medical procedures. * Chairs:** For the doctor, the patient, and accompanying persons. * Filing Cab...

DIAGNOSIS AND MEDICAL HISTORY

** A chronological basis for patient records ** The term “Diagnosis” encompasses determining the nature of a disease. Diagnosis must combine an adequate clinical history (personal and family history, and current illness), a complete physical examination, and complementary examinations (laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging). Some diseases such as measles and mumps are easily identified by their appearance. Other problems such as bone fractures can be suspected by their symptoms and signs, and are confirmed by X-rays. But many symptoms require a more complex diagnostic procedure. Confirmation of a gastric ulcer, for example, requires the introduction of an endoscope into the stomach. Coronary disease can be suspected by the characteristics of the pain and by electrocardiographic changes, but definitive evidence can only be obtained by coronary angiography, a technique in which a contrast substance is injected into the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. Diagno...