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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...

Epidemiology: A map to understand diseases

Epidemiology, the science that studies distribution and the determinants of health and disease in human populations, has become an indispensable tool to understand and control diseases. This discipline, in constant evolution, branches into various subdisciplines, each with a specific approach and a set of particular analytical tools. ** CLASSIFICATION OF Epidemiology Sub-Brands The classification of epidemiology sub-branches may vary according to different criteria, but broadly speaking, we can distinguish the following: * Descriptive epidemiology:** It is responsible for describing the distribution of diseases in terms of person, place and time. It seeks to identify patterns and trends that can suggest hypotheses about causal factors. * Analytical Epidemiology:** goes beyond the description, seeking to identify the risk factors associated with the disease. It uses study designs such as clinical trials, cohort studies, and case-control studies. * Experimental Epidem...