Furthermore, medical dermatology focuses on the medical condition affecting the health and appearance of skin while cosmetic dermatology focuses on desire. Medical dermatology considers skin issues in the disease aspect and solely treats skin ailments to reduce health risks. Cosmetic dermatology helps in maintaining the youthful appearance of the skin by reversing aging signs and making aesthetic changes or improvements in the skin. In medical dermatology, doctors treat skin conditions with topical or oral medications while in cosmetic dermatology, injectable and medical laser procedures are involved to improve skin or facial features.