Which medical specialty studies the skin?

• A. Dermatology
• B. Neurology
• C. Cardiology
• D. Endocrinology

Answer: (A)

The skin is studied by dermatology, a medical field dedicated to the integumentary system, which includes skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions like dermatitis, eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin infections, and skin cancer, and they also address cosmetic and reconstructive issues related to the skin. The other specialties focus on different parts of the body: neurology on the nervous system, cardiology on the heart, and endocrinology on glands and hormones. So dermatology is the specialty that studies the skin.