Industry OverviewA doctor that is a physician and/or surgeon in the field of Dermatology is simply referred to as Dermatologist. This industry deals primarily with the skin, scalp, hair, and nails and the problems they can develop; whether it is cosmetic or sometimes a type of disease. The first known school of Dermatology opened in 1801 in Paris. To specialize in Dermatology, a person must first achieve their medical degree, and then go on to four more years of training. This usually entails a single year of internship, followed by a residency for the remainder of the term. If the doctor wishes to specialize even further, there are more directions they can go. With specialties of Dermatology in immunodermatology, phototherapy, laser medicine, Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and dermatopathology, a doctor could spend a couple more years in training.Industry TrendsIn recent times, trying to get admission into a residency for dermatology has become the most competitive field. In 2009, Dermatology times put together a list of the top clinics in the country. In this list it named Wake Forest, a school and clinic for dermatology near Raleigh, among the best. As technology and research improves, so does the level of dermatology knowledge and methods for treatment. In the last century, Dr. Frederic Mohs developed a method to remove skin cancers while sparing tissue.Business in the IndustryThe growing perception of appearance in United States culture has lead to an increase in demand for cosmetic surgery, an especially noticeable increase in cosmetic dermatology in Miami and other large cities alike.