Normally we ask ourselves the question, who should we go to to have a skin care routine or some skin health issue, here I tell you what it is and for which area you can look for us, in a summary and simple :
Note: I have heard on many occasions that if one is better than the other, and the answer is NO, in reality we are complements, and if you ask each of us you can feel free to choose what type of path you want to follow, which It suits you more to your symptoms, times and pockets. That's why I make this blog, so you feel free to make your own informed decision .
COSMETOLOGIST :
Cosmetologists are professionals specialized in skin, hair and nail care . Our work goes beyond aesthetics, since we address dermatological problems, but we are not doctors like Dermatologists are and we provide treatments to improve the health and appearance of the skin as long as it is healthy. Each consultation is personalized , since we adapt to the needs of each of our patients.
As Cosmetologists, we delve into the superficial layers of the skin such as the epidermis and the dermis, which is the first and second layer of the skin , using techniques such as facial cleansing, exfoliations, hydration treatments and therapeutic massages.
What kind of people can come to us?
All people of all ages and genders can come to us to solve problems of acne, dermatitis (inflammation of your skin), dry skin, among others . We can also look for preventive treatments to maintain healthy and radiant skin. In summary of the summary😅, Cosmetologists help improve the health and appearance of your skin , using specialized techniques that reach the superficial layers, helping you maintain healthy skin and is available to anyone seeking to care for and improve their physical appearance.
Those who have the specialty of Cosmeatra , have the difference from the cosmetologists who can treat pathological skin issues (which means that it is a part of medicine that studies diseases), that is, the Cosmetologists treat healthy skin. while Cosmeatrists can go further. They use a variety of techniques and treatments to address skin problems, such as stage III acne (this stage is when there are already posttules and nodules, which is when there is pus on the tip, large, solid, painful lumps located underneath of the skin).
Cosmeatrists are trained to identify dermatological problems and provide personalized recommendations for the care of your skin.
DERMATOLOGIST:
Dermatologists are doctors specialized in skin care, also hair, nails and mucous membranes . Their main function is to DIAGNOSE and treat a wide range of dermatological problems from acne to skin cancer.
A dermatologist is a DOCTOR who uses his or her experience and knowledge to examine the skin for ABNORMALITIES , diagnose skin diseases , and provide effective treatments . They reach the DEEPEST layers of the SKIN , to address problems from the root.
When is it advisable to go to them? When you experience any skin-related problem, such as persistent acne, dark spots, eczema (itching, redness, itching), hair loss or any changes suspicious of moles or skin lesions .
My conclusion for you: it is of utmost importance that you go to the specialist you have the most confidence in. With this information that I just gave you, you will be able to decide with confidence who you should go to. In the end, you are the one who makes the decision. I leave you a table to clarify all your doubts summarizing what I wrote above.
🤎 I hope it is of great help to you, remember that information is power.
May you be having the best of your days!
