Estheticians: Why Knowing a Good Dermatologist is Necessary?

I am amazed when I meet estheticians who have never gone to a dermatologist, not only do they not go themselves, but they have no dermalogical information to provide their clients. Why is it necessary to know a dermatologist? In my opinion, everyone should see a dermatologist once a year (I am not a doctor-this is just my personal opinion) just for a body scan to make sure there are no suspicious moles on the body...skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers out there, by getting regular exams you increase your survival rates should you have skin cancer. Secondly, the dermatologist's office is like a candy store for a kid for estheticians, this is the office that will introduce you to so many new procedures and products on the market, skin conditions and more importantly knowing your dermatologist gives you the opportunity to ask your doctor questions that are relevant to your every day business. Finally, having a few of your dermatologist's business cards in your spa is helpful to give out to your clients. You never know when you are going to have a client who might request a name of a good dermatologist, or they have a suspicious mole (remember you are not a doctor so do not diagnosis a client, simply say, "You might want to have that looked at by a doctor.") and if you do not have a name of a doctor you will likely lose some credibility. Practice what you preach. Your clients expect that you are professional and you would at least be familiar with a dermalogical practice nearby.