dermatological therapy

[dɜr.mə.tə.ˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl ˈθɛr.ə.pi]
nounpl: dermatological therapies
terapia dermatológica
1. Medical treatment or intervention specifically designed to diagnose, manage, or cure skin diseases and conditions
The dermatological therapy prescribed by the specialist included topical creams and oral medications.
A terapia dermatológica prescrita pelo especialista incluía cremes tópicos e medicamentos orais.
2. Any therapeutic approach used in dermatology, ranging from pharmaceutical treatments to procedural interventions
Advanced dermatological therapy now includes laser treatments and phototherapy for severe acne.
A terapia dermatológica avançada agora inclui tratamentos com laser e fototerapia para acne grave.
3. The clinical practice of treating skin disorders through evidence-based medical techniques
Modern dermatological therapy has revolutionized the treatment of psoriasis and eczema.
A terapia dermatológica moderna revolucionou o tratamento da psoríase e eczema.
In Brazil, dermatological therapy is increasingly accessible through the public healthcare system (SUS), though private dermatologists often offer more advanced treatments. The term is formal and primarily used in medical, clinical, and academic contexts. In the USA, dermatological therapy encompasses both medical and cosmetic treatments, with significant cultural emphasis on aesthetic outcomes alongside healing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
skin therapydermatologic treatmentcutaneous therapyskin treatmentdermatological treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia dermatológica
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil in clinical and academic contexts
São Paulo
terapia dermatológica
Widely used in major medical centers and private clinics
Rio de Janeiro
terapia dermatológica
Common in both public and private healthcare settings
Portugal
terapia dermatológica
Identical terminology used in European Portuguese medical context

Related Words

dermatologydermatologisttherapeutictopical treatmentsystemic therapyskincaremedicinal dermatologycosmetic dermatology

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek dermatological therapy
undergo dermatological therapy
prescribe dermatological therapy
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →