Dermatology

As your body’s biggest organ, your skin deserves dermatologic attention. So whether you need help managing psoriasis, caring for a child's skin condition, treating skin cancer or feeling your best with cosmetic procedures, Tufts Medicine offers extensive subspecialty dermatologic services designed with you in mind.
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Expert dermatologic care for skin, hair and nails

Your skin, hair, and nails are also a window into your overall health. If you’re looking for specialized, comprehensive, and personalized care, our board-certified, highly-rated dermatologists are trained to take care of your skin health.

And if you’re looking to feel more confident in the skin you’re in, our cosmetic dermatologists offer a complete array of anti-aging, hair rejuvenation and aesthetic treatments.
Farah Moustafa, MD, FAAD providing acne scar treatment to patient in the Cosmetic and Laser Center within the Dermatology Department at Tufts Medical Center.
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Conditions

Discover the ultimate skin care solution with our team of expert dermatologists. Our team specializes in offering a multi-layered approach to treating a wide range of skin conditions, including:
Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a rash that appears when the skin comes into contact with something that causes irritation or an allergic reaction. You can use the same products for a while, and then suddenly develop a skin allergy to them, like laundry detergent, plants in the garden and even shampoo. Dermatologists can help you gain better control of your contact dermatitis by pinpointing the allergy causing it as well as helping you find and understand skin-safe products.
Hair loss

Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can be linked to:

  • Chemotherapy treatment
  • Hormonal changes
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Underlying medical conditions

Most often, people experience hair loss affecting the scalp, but it's important to know that hair loss disorders can affect your whole body. The 2 main categories of hair loss are non-scarring alopecia and scarring alopecia.  
 
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that forms bumps, cysts and abscesses on skin folds, like the:

  • Armpits
  • Back of the neck
  • Groin and buttocks
  • Under the breast
Psoriasis + Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune disorders that cause inflammation in the joints, skin or in both places. The biggest difference between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is where you experience the inflammation in your body.
Skin cancer

More skin cancers are diagnosed each year than all other cancers combined. The 3 main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. It’s important to speak with your dermatologist if you notice changes to your skin, like pink discoloration, peeling, swelling or crusting. These could be warning signs of skin cancer.
Acne
Allergies
Atopic dermatitis
Autoimmune and connective tissue disease
Blistering disorders
Chemotherapy- and transplant-related disorders
Drug eruptions
Eczema
Infections
Rosacea
Vitiligo
Wound healing
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Testing

Dermatologic conditions affect the skin in different ways. Testing can range from preventative skin checks to keep a close eye out for possible skin cancer to patch testing for diagnosing contact dermatitis. Your doctor will walk you through your different testing options to pinpoint the dermatologic condition you may be living with. These tests include:
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Treatments

As one of the top dermatology clinical trial sites in the country, we’re at the forefront of new and investigational therapies. Our dermatologists offer a variety of cutting-edge skin care therapies, such as:

Cosmetic enhancements

We understand that true confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin. That's why we offer a variety of cosmetic procedures, like:

  • Acne and scarring therapies
  • Body contouring
  • Facial rejuvenation
  • Hair rejuvenation
  • Hand rejuvenation
  • Injectables
  • Laser hair removal
  • Liposuction
  • Pigmentation and age spot care

Medical dermatology treatments

Medical dermatology pays special attention to overall skin health. Where cosmetic dermatology can help people feel more confident in their appearance, medical dermatology lends a helping hand to people living with conditions that affect their overall health, like skin cancer, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and psoriasis.

Our team is committed to going the extra mile for your care. Participate in new investigational therapies not available elsewhere with one of our dermatology clinical trials.

Pediatric dermatology treatments

Pediatric dermatology is here to help your child get the best possible care for their skin and specialize in treating the skin conditions that affect young people the most. From newborns to teenagers, we're ready to treat a variety of pediatric skin conditions. Our team of experts knows how to handle everything from birthmarks, cystic acne, eczema, moles, warts and even fungal skin infections. We offer a range of therapeutic options to help with mild, moderate and severe pediatric dermatologic conditions.

 
Farah Moustafa, MD, FAAD providing lip augmentation filler to patient in the Cosmetic and Laser Center within Dermatology.
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From regular office visits to inpatient stays, find the healthcare you need and deserve close to home.
Patient's face is being examined for skin cancer in the dermatology clinic at Tufts Medical Center by Clarissa Yang, MD.
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