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Dermatology

Our dermatologists offer expert, compassionate care for common and complex conditions that affect your skin, hair and nails.

Medically reviewed by Sam Hwang, M.D. on May 22, 2026.

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Specialty Care for All Skin Conditions

Our Department of Dermatology includes the largest number of specialty skin clinics in the region. Our board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants have advanced training and experience in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of skin, hair and nail conditions. We also offer some cosmetic procedures to help you look your best.

Our Difference

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Special Expertise

Our dermatology experts specialize in skin, hair and nail conditions. We also offer special expertise in hard-to-treat conditions and complex skin disorders, including those caused by autoimmune diseases and skin cancers.

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Convenient Care

We offer telehealth appointments to make your care as convenient as possible. You receive our expert care without the drive.

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Team-Based Approach

Underlying medical conditions can impact your skin, hair or nails. We work with other UC Davis Health medical specialists as needed to ensure you receive the care you need.

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Dermatology Services For Your Skin, Hair and Nail Health

Your skin, hair and nails act like a protective shell for your body. Together, they protect everything inside your body.

Skin, hair and nails shield you from germs and maintain your body temperature and fluid levels. They are important for your overall health.

Dermatologists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders that affect this protective outer layer. Some also perform cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Some dermatologists complete additional advanced training to become dermatology subspecialists. There are three common areas that a dermatologist can subspecialize in.

Dermatology Subspecialties:

Dermatopathology

Dermatopathology focuses on identifying diseases by examining skin and hair samples under a microscope. This process enables dermatologists to detect disorders early and recommend appropriate treatment options.

Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery is a special procedure to treat skin cancer. During the procedure, a Mohs surgeon removes cancerous tissue in layers. This procedure helps keep the healthy tissue around the cancer intact and improves cosmetic outcomes after surgery 

Pediatric Dermatology

Pediatric dermatologists receive specialized training in conditions that affect children. They treat complex issues such as birthmarks and rare skin, hair and nail disorders.

Explore our dermatology services for children
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Our Dermatology Specialties

In our Department of Dermatology, we have 11 specialty clinics for diagnosing and treating different skin disorders. Each clinic focuses on a specific area of dermatology. This setup ensures you receive expert care for your unique needs.

Our dermatology specialties include:

Acne

Our acne specialists treat acne, acne scarring, folliculitis, rosacea and related conditions in children, adolescents and adults.

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is an allergic rash that can be difficult to identify and treat. Our clinic offers patch testing to determine the cause of your rash. This method enables us to determine the best treatment option.

Cosmetic Dermatology

We know that how you feel about your appearance affects your emotional health. Our cosmetic dermatologists offer a variety of treatments to improve the look of your skin.

Eczema

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, itchy patches. Our providers offer a variety of treatment options to reduce the rash and pruritus often found in adults and children living with eczema.

Hair Loss Disorders

Alopecia is a skin condition that causes your hair to fall out. It can affect your head, face or body. Your dermatologist will find and treat the underlying causes of alopecia.

Multicultural Dermatology

Our specialists understand the unique needs and structural differences of darker skin tones. We use a holistic approach when treating skin and hair disorders that affect people from different ethnic backgrounds.

Read about our Specialty Clinic for Multicultural Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology

UUC Davis Health has one of the most recognized pediatric-dermatology groups in the region. Our team has subspecialty certifications and are experts in the unique skin needs of infants, children and adolescents.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that requires specialized care. Our providers work with you to develop a treatment plan customized for your symptoms. We also have one of the region’s only psoriasis-psoriatic arthritis clinics that include multidisciplinary care.

Rheumatology-Dermatology

Our clinic, the only one of its kind in the region, combines the expertise of our rheumatology and dermatology specialists. Our providers offer care for autoimmune and skin disorders in the same location.

Skin Cancer

Our specialists are experts in treatments for skin cancer, including Mohs surgery. We focus on scar-minimizing procedures and can perform reconstruction if needed after surgery.

Learn more about our skin cancer care
Vitiligo

We have one of the few clinics in the U.S. focused on the treatment of vitiligo. This autoimmune condition causes a loss of melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its color. We offer new treatments and therapies to restore the natural color of your skin.

Awards and Recognitions
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U.S. News Best Hospitals badge: Ranked in 6 specialties, 2026-27

Ranked among the best in 6 specialties

A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer care, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.

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U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals badge: Ranked in 3 specialties, 2026-27

Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals

U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and neonatology. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)

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U.S. News Best Regional Hospitals badge: Sacramento metro, recognized in 23 types of care, 2026-27

Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital

Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and recognized in 23 types of care including acute kidney failure, cancer care, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat surgery, gastroenterology & GI surgery, geriatrics, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, pneumonia, pulmonology & lung surgery and stroke.

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Magnet recognized badge: American Nurses Credentialing Center

The nation’s highest nursing honor

UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.

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NCI badge: Designated comprehensive cancer center

World-class cancer care

One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.

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LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader badge: 2024, Healthcare Equality Index

A leader in health care equality

For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.

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