The Rutgers Health Contact Allergy Testing Clinic helps identify the cause of skin rashes.

A common cause of skin rashes is allergy to materials in the home and workplace. This condition is "contact dermatitis," and the rash may burn or itch. The allergens or products, ingredients, chemicals, or materials that people may be allergic to include:

• Cleansers
• Dyes
• Flavorings
• Fragrances
• Metals
• Preservatives
• Topical antibiotics
• Topical creams and ointments

To identify the cause of the rash, our specialists can run contact allergy testing (patch testing). Unlike the more common "prick testing" and radioallergosorbent (RAST) tests, patch testing uses no needles and does not require blood tests. The test involves taping allergens to your back. These "patches" remain on for two days before removal. We then read the patches, return them to your back, and then read them again after two more days. If we find the cause of the rash, removal of a responsible allergen from a person’s environment can occur. If cause of the rash is not due to an identified allergen, patients will know their discomfort is not the result of most common allergens.

Physicians in our clinic are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in clinical research and in teaching about all aspects of dermatology. Each brings life-changing knowledge from the classroom to the exam room.

If you or a loved one has concerns about skin, hair, and nails, the Rutgers Health Contact Allergy Testing Clinic can help determine many sources of discomfort.

The Rutgers Health Cosmetic Dermatology program helps people achieve a more youthful appearance through the correction of fine lines and wrinkles, removal of unwanted hair and veins, and elimination of age spots. We provide leading-edge aesthetic treatment options.

The services we offer include:

• Botox treatment, Restylane, and other fillers
• Chemical peels
• Correction of fine lines and wrinkles
• Elimination of age spots
• Laser-assisted hair removal
• Leg vein therapy
• Microdermabrasion
• Photo rejuvenation

The physicians in our cosmetics program are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in clinical research and in teaching about all aspects of dermatology. Each brings leading-edge knowledge from the classroom to the exam room.

If you or a loved one has concerns about your appearance, please make an appointment with the Rutgers Health Cosmetic Dermatology program.

The Rutgers Health General Dermatology practice provides a full range of dermatology services for adults and children. Our physicians offer expertise in medical and surgical dermatology, as well as in the study and treatment of skin cancer and common skin diseases including:

• Acne
• Contact dermatitis
• Rare skin diseases such as:
  • Blistering diseases
  • Hair loss disorders
  • Lupus
• Rosacea
• Psoriasis
• Warts

The Rutgers Health Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Center provides treatment and care of melanoma, pigmented lesions, and other skin irregularities. We practice the latest techniques and approaches to identify conditions so that patients can receive the best treatment options available.

Our physicians are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in clinical research and in teaching about all aspects of dermatology. Many of our physicians also have national and international recognition for their experience with dermatoscopy, the examination of skin lesions with a dermatoscope, an instrument that uses high-power lenses for close-up views. Dermatoscopy is one of the latest and most accurate methods of managing pigmented lesions.

The treatments and services we offer also include:

• Dermatopathology (the study of skin diseases at a microscopic and molecular level)
• Image analysis
• Screening and management of nevi (skin lesions) and melanoma

Our staff has a commitment to prevention, education, treatment, and monitoring of patients with melanoma, pigmented lesions, and other conditions, as well as to people who may be at risk. The Rutgers Health Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Center can provide the diagnosis and care you need for skin conditions, so please make an appointment with us, today.

Mohs micrographic surgery is the most effective method for eradicating basal and squamous cell carcinoma, common types of skin cancer, with nearly a 100 percent cure rate. It is the treatment of choice for facial skin lesions and recurring lesions on other parts of the body.

Physicians in the Rutgers Health Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery program specialize in the procedure. Our doctors are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in clinical research and in teaching about all aspects of dermatology and skin cancer. Each brings life-changing knowledge from the classroom to the exam room.

The treatment we provide for many types of skin cancers can be completed within a few hours. Same-day reconstruction of affected skin areas may also be available.

If you or a loved one has a common type of skin cancer, please make an appointment to visit the Rutgers Health Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery program.

The Rutgers Health Pediatric Dermatology Clinic treats children who may be experiencing unusual conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Parents or guardians of pediatric dermatology patients may obtain a referral from other doctors to see us, or may choose to make an appointment on their own.

The types of conditions we often see in our clinic include:

• Acne
• Eczema
• Minor skin problems
• Viral rashes
• Warts

We also examine less common types of skin conditions, such as:

• Birthmarks
• Contact dermatitis
• Hair loss
• Hemangiomas
• Psoriasis
• Skin growths

We also perform minor surgical procedures (those that can proceed without anesthesia or under local anesthesia), such as wart treatment, removal or biopsy of skin growths, and certain laser procedures.

Our physicians are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in clinical research and in teaching about all aspects of dermatology. Each brings leading-edge knowledge from the classroom to the exam room.

If your child has dermatological issues affecting the skin, hair, or nails, please make an appointment to visit the Rutgers Health Pediatric Dermatology Clinic.

Rutgers Health Dermatology specializes in two procedures that involve the use of light for treating skin diseases: phototherapy and photodynamic therapy.

Phototherapy uses ultraviolet (UV) light to treat disorders such as psoriasis, vitiligo, severe eczema, and the skin cancer known as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Patients come to our office to receive phototherapy treatments (which use narrow-band UVB or PUVA light), usually two or three times per week. Dermatologists generally recommend avoiding exposure to UV light, but these particular skin problems may respond well to light treatments.

Photodynamic therapy uses visible light and is a treatment mostly for pre-cancers of the skin (actinic keratosis). A solution is applied to the skin that makes it extra sensitive to blue-colored light, and we shine blue light on the skin from one to two hours later.

Our physicians, who practice phototherapy and photodynamic therapy, are on the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. Our doctors are active in clinical research and in teaching about all aspects of dermatology. Each brings leading-edge knowledge from the classroom to the exam room.

If you or a loved one has skin conditions that may respond well to phototherapy or photodynamic therapy, please make an appointment to visit Rutgers Health Dermatology.