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Men’s skin care is becoming a more and more talked-about topic. The days when only a woman went to an esthetician or a dermatologist have given way to both men and women visiting these professionals.
There is a difference between an esthetician and a dermatologist. An esthetician most often must hold a State license in order to perform men’s skin care; however, an esthetician is not a medical doctor. As such, an esthetician cannot prescribe medication. In addition, an esthetician may not be allowed to perform certain medical procedures, such as wrinkle-reducing or skin-plumping injections, unless they are supervised by a dermatologist.
An esthetician can administer facials and perform certain types of microdermabrasion. An esthetician can also suggest and sell products that do not require a doctor’s prescription. A dermatologist, on the other hand, is usually a licensed medical doctor, whose specialty is in women’s and men’s skin care. A dermatologist can perform medical procedures, including removing moles, warts, and other skin growths. A dermatologist can also detect and surgically remove skin cancers, both non-malignant and malignant.

An esthetician is seen for routine men’s skin care, such as facials and other minor skin treatments. A dermatologist is seen for routine check-ups for the purpose of preventing skin cancer, as well as treating chronic and problematic conditions that may arise.