Dermatology

Cosmetology and Dermatology are often confused with one another. Cosmetology is much in demand as compared to dermatology because more and more people nowadays are beauty conscious and spend lot of money on the same while there are lesser number of people who suffers from any disease relating to skin,hair, nail etc. Dermatologist mainly works in hospitals, clinics etc. while cosmetologist works in saloon spa, beauty parlor etc. I believe the basic difference is that dermatologist is a health expert and comes into picture when you suffer from any illness and a cosmetologist is a beauty professional which has nothing to do with illness. I hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Wish you luck.

Hi Amit, MD Dermatology is a final degree. MD Medicine is not as you can go on to do DM and then a Fellowship. For example you could do DM Cardiology and then a Fellowship in Cardiac EP. So, as far as further studies and sub-specialisation is concerned, MD Gen Med has better prospects.

But if by prospects you mean future earnings, then it is a matter of luck and chance. You could go on to become a highly successful dermatologist or a middling cardiologist. In my opinion you should assess your circumstances and where you see yourself 5 to 10 years from now and then decide what you want to do. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!