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Dermatologist
A dermatologist is a physician that has special training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the skin, hair and nails. They might be consulted in the NICU to assist in the diagnosis of a skin lesion or rash. They might also help the NICU team to care for skin lesions or rashes that require special treatment.
Aside from examination of the babies, these physicians might obtain a biopsy of a skin lesion. The dermatologist might also work with the pathologist to interpret biopsies
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