Philadelphia-Based Dermatology Center Hires Nationally-Recognized South Jersey Dermatologist, Adds Marlton, NJ Dermatology Location
Marlton, New Jersey: Dermatology of Philadelphia / Mohs Surgery Center, proudly announces the addition of Philadelphia native, Dr. Jaryd Freedman to its team of industry-leading board-certified physicians, in conjunction with the center’s expansion to its new Marlton, New Jersey location. Dermatology of Philadelphia’s expansion into South Jersey makes accessing high-caliber dermatology care and Mohs Surgery […]
So You Need a Skin Biopsy…Now What?
It’s time for your annual skin check. You put on your very fashion-forward medical gown, get cozy in a fancy rocket-ship-style surgical chair, and wait for your doctor to knock on the door. Your skin exam goes well, but there’s one spot that your dermatologist takes a second look at. She’s not too worried about […]
Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
Featured Photo from CDC.gov On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern which means the United States is included in a list of places where human-to-human transmission of monkeypox is occurring. For now, monkeypox is occurring in high-risk groups, particularly men who have sex with men. […]
[Press Release] Leading Mohs Surgeon & Dermatologist Named a 2022 Top Doctor by Philadelphia Magazine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Dermatology of Philadelphia / Mohs Surgery Center is proud to announce its Founder, Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologist Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, has been recognized as a 2022 Top Doctor by Philadelphia Magazine for the 6th consecutive year. Each year, Philadelphia Magazine partners with healthcare researcher Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. to honor a select group […]
Treatment for Wrinkles: Botox & Dysport [Neurotoxins]
“Neurotoxins” is a broad term used to encompass various forms of botulinum toxins, including Botox Cosmetic, Dysport and Xeomin. At Dermatology of Philadelphia, we carry Botox Cosmetic and Dysport. What is botulinum toxin in Botox, Dysport & Xeomin? Botulinum toxin is a purified protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. Although it is a […]
Kids Skincare: Best Nighttime Routines
As a mom, who happens to be a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions from fellow parents about how to care for pediatric skin, especially at bath and bedtime. I have two young sons, one of which has sensitive, eczema-prone skin, so I’m familiar with the importance of keeping a good routine. As a […]
A rash on your hands and feet – do you have pustular psoriasis?
Itching. Burning. Water intolerance. Joint pain. These are only a few of the symptoms that you may experience with psoriasis on the hands and feet if you have the variant with pustules. This first visit may be years after you have noticed your first pustule, your treatment delayed due to the embarrassment and psychological distress […]
[Skin Cancer] I Know What You Did Last Summer
People with a basal cell skin cancer have a 44% risk of another basal cell skin cancer in the next three years What does skin cancer look like? Red spots and tan spots on the skin – how much sun exposure have you had? A look in the mirror this time of year can be […]
New CDC Data: The Risk of a Severe Allergic Reaction after a mRNA COVID Vaccine is Extremely Low
In my completely anecdotal experience of monitoring hundreds of patients at COVID vaccine clinics the past few weeks, there was a common fear. The number one fear I’ve heard from people lining up is “am I going to have an allergic reaction?” Risks of Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccine The answer, backed up by brand […]
COVID ARM OF PHILADELPHIA
A jab in the arm with a COVID vaccine has become one of the most coveted items in all of the land. Today, 46 million jabs across the nation so far and counting. One of my patients came to see me today in my dermatology practice in Philadelphia after her jab in the arm turned […]
