departments

Dermatology

皮膚科 (hifuka)

Dermatology (皮膚科, hifuka) is the specialty concerned with diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Common conditions treated include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, urticaria (hives), fungal infections, and skin cancer. Japanese dermatology clinics are plentiful, often do not require referrals, and have short wait times compared to other specialties.

Dermatology clinics in Japan may also provide cosmetic treatments; confirm you are attending a medical dermatology visit when booking.

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Dermatology
Japanese (日本語)	皮膚科
Chinese (中文)	皮肤科
Korean (한국어)	피부과
Portuguese	Dermatologia
Spanish	Dermatología
Filipino	Dermatolohiya
Thai	ผิวหนัง
Vietnamese	Da liễu
Romanization	hifuka

Related terms

• Skin 皮膚
• Rash 発疹
• Swelling 浮腫
• Biopsy 生検
• Allergy Test アレルギー検査

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