5.6 Career Connections Related to the Integumentary System
Dermatology is the study of the integumentary system. There are many potential careers related to the integumentary system:
- A dermatologist is a physician who specializes in treating skin, nail, hair and mucous membrane-related conditions. There are many dermatologic subspecialties such as cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, and pediatric dermatology.[1]
- An aesthetician is a licensed professional that works in clinical settings and performs clinical skin procedures for conditions such as burns, scars, and injuries.[2]
- An esthetician is a skin care professional who works in salon settings and performs cosmetic and skin cleaning procedures, such as facials, chemical peels, and hair removal.[3]
- A cosmetologist is a state-licensed beautician who works in salon settings and is qualified to provide a wide variety of beauty services related to hair and nails.[4]
- Indeed Editorial Team. (2025). Learn about being a dermatologist. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/careers/what-does-a-dermatologist-do ↵
- Indeed Editorial Team. (2025). Learn about being a dermatologist. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/careers/what-does-a-dermatologist-do ↵
- Indeed Editorial Team. (2025). Aesthetician vs. esthetician: Definitions and differences. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/aesthetician-vs-esthetician ↵
- Indeed Editorial Team. (2025). Learn about being a cosmetologist. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/careers/what-does-a-cosmetologist-do ↵
definition
The medical specialty focused the study of the integumentary system.
A medical doctor specializing in treating skin, hair, and mucous membrane-related conditions.
A licensed professional that works in clinical settings and performs clinical skin procedures for conditions such as burns, scars, and injuries.
A skin care professional who works in salon settings and performs cosmetic and skin cleaning procedures, such as facials, chemical peels, and hair removal.
A state-licensed beautician who works in salon settings and is qualified to provide a wide variety of beauty services related to hair and nails.
