Physicians from the Philadelphia region and across the country refer patients to Penn Dermatology for exceptional expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail disorders as well as cosmetic and aesthetic services. Penn dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons and dermatopathologists diagnose and treat patients with a full spectrum of dermatologic conditions, from the simplest to the most complex and rare skin conditions.

Clinical programs within Penn Dermatology include:

Acne and Rosacea Clinic

Acne and rosacea are common skin disorders. Although these conditions can respond to treatment with over-the-counter preparations, many cases require medical management.  Penn dermatologists treat patients of all ages seeking relief from difficult to treat or chronic acne and...
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Aging Skin Care

Penn Dermatology in Philadelphia offers practical and results-oriented solutions for men and women seeking to rejuvenate or refresh their skin from the visible effects of aging. Treatments for Aging Skin At Penn At Penn Dermatology, the goals for improving aging skin include: Discussing...
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis Care

Penn Dermatology is a leading provider for testing, diagnosing and treating skin rashes related to allergic contact dermatitis. Penn dermatologists provide direct patient care for this common and often chronic skin disorder, as well as serve in key roles within the American Contact Dermatitis...
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Atopic Dermatitis

As the region's only clinic dedicated to the comprehensive care and treatment of patients with mild to severe atopic dermatitis, the practice offers a holistic approach to the disease with a strong focus on patient education provided in a supportive environment. The clinic's physicians are...
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Blistering Disease, Pemphigus, Pemphigoid

Penn Dermatology in Philadelphia provides comprehensive care for blistering diseases affecting the skin including autoimmune blistering diseases and hereditary blistering diseases. Autoimmune Blistering Diseases and Hereditary Blistering Diseases The Blistering Disease Clinic at Penn Dermatology...
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Cosmetic and Skin Conditions Treated

Penn dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons provide cosmetic and skin enhancement procedures for every skin condition including: Acne Acne/folliculitis Acne scars Aging skin Blemishes Broken blood vessels Brown spots or other discolored skin Creases around the mouth or...
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Cosmetic and Skin Enhancement

Penn Dermatology offers results-oriented solutions for men and women seeking help for cosmetic skin problems from the visible effects of aging and sun damage to spider veins and other blemishes. Penn Dermatology also provides complete cosmetic services for removing unwanted or excessive facial or...
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Dermatopathology

Obtain an Accurate Diagnosis – Dermatopathology at Penn Medicine Patients often come to Penn Dermatology to obtain a second opinion on a previous diagnosis or to find out about other treatment options.  Obtaining an accurate diagnosis or getting a diagnosis verified is the first step and...
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General Dermatology Services

As the oldest dermatology department in the United States, Penn Dermatology's faculty offer broad expertise in skin, hair and nail diseases. Penn's dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons and dermatopathologists diagnose, treat and care for patients with common and rare dermatological conditions...
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Genetic Diseases that Affect Skin

Some genetic diseases impact the skin. Penn dermatologists diagnose and treat genetic diseases and related skin conditions. Frequently, Penn dermatologists take a multidisciplinary approach to care, working with dermatologic surgeons, dermatopathologists oncologists, colorectal surgeons,...
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Hair and Scalp Disorders

Few dermatologists in the country specialize in treating hair and scalp disorders. Penn Dermatology is known nationally and internationally for having dermatologists with the foremost expertise and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment methods for patients seeking treatment for hair and scalp...
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Laser Treatment for Skin Problems

Penn Dermatology in Philadelphia offers excellent laser treatment methods to correct or improve many cosmetic skin problems. Recent advances in laser technology now allow for the safe and results-oriented treatment of damaged skin related to excessive sun exposure, aging, scarring from acne or...
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Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Group

For Patients For more than 40 years, Penn Dermatology's Pigmented Lesion Group has led the nation in diagnosing and treating malignant melanoma. Risk Factors for Melanoma Melanoma is a serious and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer that is treatable and often curable if diagnosed...
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Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery

Patients with skin cancer of the face, head or neck may require Mohs and reconstructive surgery. Mohs surgery is a highly skilled and precise surgical technique offered by Penn Dermatology for the removal of  various types of head and neck skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma, squamous...
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Photopheresis

Photopheresis is a treatment in which a patient's own white blood cells are collected, then treated with a medication that is activated by ultraviolet light leading to beneficial modification of the diseased cells, which, at the conclusion of treatment, are returned to the patient. This...
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Phototherapy Treatment

The Penn Dermatology Phototherapy Treatment Center offers state-of-the-art treatment for chronic  or complex skin disorders, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or graft-versus-host disease and other  light-responsive skin disorders. Penn Phototherapy...
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Skin Cancer Care

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetime. Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at Penn Penn dermatologists diagnose and treat all forms of skin cancer,...
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