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derm

derm

1 8.5
A doctor who treats skin problems
  • noun
  • /dɜrm/
  • Jargon
translation icon : dermatólogo
  • Irish ancestry, raised in Honolulu; see my derm 4x/year.
  • see a derm
  • NYC derm
  • derm treatments

And if you do nothing else, ask derm about some sort of retin a product that to stay out of the sun.

Examples

  • And by mid-october, I, I was seeing the genital derm consultant.

  • And if you do nothing else, ask derm about some sort of retin a product that to stay out of the sun.

  • If you notice any changes in your skin, make an appointment with your derm as soon as possible.

  • During my visit, my derm recommended a new moisturizer for my dry skin.

  • It's important to regularly check in with your derm for any skin concerns.

Synonyms

dermatologist
vsderm
37 3.9

A doctor who finds and treats problems with the skin, hair, and nails

is an informal label used instead of the formal specialist title
skin doctor
vsderm
  • Informal
1 3.4

A doctor who treats skin problems like rashes and eczema

is the informal name for that specialist rather than the formal title

How Specialized

derm
  • Jargon
1 8.5
attending
  • Specialized
12 6.0
general practitioner
  • Specialized
7 2.7

Surface Forms

derm singular
derms plural

Etymology

Derm can also mean a dermatologist, a doctor for skin. It comes from the Greek word derma meaning 'skin', so a derm is a skin doctor.