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Recent Examples of dermatologist
People who notice hair thinning while on a GLP-1 drug should talk with a dermatologist and their healthcare team.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
When my adult acne was at its worst, my dermatologist recommended this gentle, non-pore-clogging face cream.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
While treating other symptoms of menopause using hormonal or non-hormonal methods may improve menopausal acne, a dermatologist can provide additional treatment options, such as topical antibiotic treatments that can help reduce inflammation and breakouts.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Truitt, a dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon, has been practicing in San Diego for 15 years but as the owner and medical director of the new Skin Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology, this is her first time completely on her own.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Finasteride, flutamide and dutasteride could also be prescribed by your dermatologist, per AAD.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Jonathan Benassaya walked into a dermatologist's office for a routine skin check—an appointment that took months to secure.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
New York City dermatologist Michele Green, MD, notes that studies show certain essential oils can help support energy levels and mental focus.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Consult with a dermatologist to come up with your own best practice.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
When my adult acne was at its worst, my dermatologist recommended this gentle, non-pore-clogging face cream.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
While treating other symptoms of menopause using hormonal or non-hormonal methods may improve menopausal acne, a dermatologist can provide additional treatment options, such as topical antibiotic treatments that can help reduce inflammation and breakouts.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Truitt, a dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon, has been practicing in San Diego for 15 years but as the owner and medical director of the new Skin Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology, this is her first time completely on her own.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Finasteride, flutamide and dutasteride could also be prescribed by your dermatologist, per AAD.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Jonathan Benassaya walked into a dermatologist's office for a routine skin check—an appointment that took months to secure.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
New York City dermatologist Michele Green, MD, notes that studies show certain essential oils can help support energy levels and mental focus.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Consult with a dermatologist to come up with your own best practice.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dermatologist
Noun
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That includes asking questions from both the patient’s and doctor’s perspective.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many of those mothers might otherwise have arrived at the emergency room in labor without ever seeing a doctor.—
Shane Strum,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In November 2024, during a routine check-up, a gynecologist found evidence of cancer in Michelle’s ovaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Caught between abandonment and deportation Trained as a gynecologist, Seema worked at a private clinic in Afghanistan.—
Mehr Mumtaz,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Vietnamese refugees who arrived in the 1970s and 80s transformed a stretch of run-down shops into a vibrant commercial district, and their children entered Oklahoma’s mainstream as judges, physicians, attorneys and business owners.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
18 Feb. 2026
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Thomas More Society filed the complaint on behalf of pregnancy centers and physicians who cannot in good conscience comply.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His pediatrician ordered a stool sample to rule out foodborne illness.—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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While Basney and Ko have professional music careers, Chow is a pediatrician at Neighborhood Healthcare in Escondido.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, the American economy looks more and more like Big Law, overtorqued toward financial firms that are pushing into our retirement accounts, buying up our ophthalmologists and car washes, and are becoming the largest indirect employers in the country.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Doctors said the security forces appeared to be aiming at people’s heads, and one ophthalmologist reported seeing hundreds of patients shot in the eye.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My podiatrist suggested looking for wide toe box shoes, which would give my feet enough space to spread out, and prevent further foot problems down the road.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Winfrey isn’t the only fan of the kicks—they’re backed by podiatrists thanks to their ample arch support, plush insoles, and all-around comfort.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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This superstar fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which support the structure and function of brain cells and enhance the communication between neurons, explains neurologist Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor in the department of neurology at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.—
Ashley Oerman,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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People with extreme sleep patterns first became a focus of genetic research in the nineties, after a neurologist at the University of Utah, Chris Jones, met a woman who regularly went to sleep in the early evening and woke up in the middle of the night.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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The surgery was an in-patient procedure because my internist said that was safer for someone over 60.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her Washington internist recommended this place ...—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dermatologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dermatologist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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