We offer comprehensive allergy patch testing to help identify potential triggers of allergic contact dermatitis. Patch testing can be particularly helpful for patients with persistent or unexplained rashes that may be related to contact with environmental allergens. Our clinic uses an expanded testing panel that evaluates approximately 50–80 common allergens associated with allergic contact dermatitis.

During the procedure, a series of allergens are applied to the patient’s back using adhesive patches. These patches remain in place for approximately 48 hours, after which they are removed and an initial reading is performed. A final reading is conducted about two days later to evaluate for delayed allergic reactions. Unlike skin prick testing typically performed in an allergist’s office, patch testing does not require needles or blood tests.

Our Cosmetic Dermatology program offers a range of advanced treatments designed to enhance and rejuvenate the skin. Using leading-edge aesthetic techniques, our physicians help patients achieve a refreshed, natural-looking appearance by addressing common cosmetic concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, unwanted hair, visible veins, and uneven pigmentation.

The services we offer include:

• Neuromodulator treatments (Botox®) and dermal fillers (including Restylane® and others)
• Chemical peels
• Resurfacing laser treatments for fine lines and wrinkles
• Laser-assisted hair removal
• Laser treatment for blood vessels
• Leg vein therapy
• Treatment of age spots and pigmentation concerns such as melasma
• Earlobe repair
• Platelet rich plasma

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
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Lupus
• Rosacea
• Psoriasis
• Warts

The Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Center provides comprehensive evaluation and management of melanoma, pigmented lesions, and other concerning skin findings. Our specialists use advanced diagnostic techniques and evidence-based approaches to ensure accurate detection and the most effective treatment options for our patients. Our physicians have expertise in dermoscopy, a specialized technique that uses high-magnification imaging to evaluate skin lesions and improve the early detection and management of melanoma and other pigmented lesions.

Services offered include:

• Screening and management of nevi and melanoma
• Dermoscopy and digital image analysis for lesion evaluation
• Dermatopathology (microscopic and molecular evaluation of skin disease)
• Confocal microscopy (an advanced imaging technique that allows for non-invasive imaging of skin lesions)

Our team is committed to prevention, early detection, patient education, and ongoing monitoring for individuals with melanoma, atypical moles, and those at increased risk for skin cancer.

Mohs micrographic surgery is the most effective treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the most common types of skin cancer, offering nearly 100 percent cure rate. It is considered the treatment of choice for skin cancers on the face and other cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas, as well as for recurrent or high-risk tumors.

Our Mohs surgeons specialize in this precise, tissue-sparing technique, which allows for the complete removal of cancer while preserving as much healthy skin as possible. During the procedure, the cancer is removed in stages and examined under the microscope in real time to ensure that all cancer cells have been eliminated. In many cases, treatment can be completed in a single visit and reconstruction of the affected area may be performed the same day.

Our Pediatric Dermatology Clinic provides specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. We evaluate both common and complex dermatologic conditions in a child-friendly environment, working closely with families to provide thoughtful, individualized care. Appointments may be scheduled directly or through referral from a primary care physician or other specialist.

Conditions commonly evaluated in our clinic include:

• Acne
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Viral rashes and warts
• Contact dermatitis
• Birthmarks and vascular lesions (including hemangiomas)
• Psoriasis
• Hair loss disorders
• Skin growths and benign lesions
• Genodermatoses and other inherited skin disorders
• Warts

We also perform select in-office procedures, including wart treatment, biopsies and removal of skin growths, and certain laser procedures when appropriate.

These treatments use controlled light-based therapies to manage a variety of skin conditions.

Phototherapy uses carefully measured doses of ultraviolet (UV) light to treat conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, severe eczema, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Treatments are typically performed in our office two to three times per week using narrowband UVB or PUVA therapy, with patients standing in a specialized phototherapy booth.

Although dermatologists generally recommend minimizing unnecessary sun exposure, controlled UV light administered at specific therapeutic doses can provide significant anti-inflammatory benefits for certain skin diseases. This medical treatment differs from commercially available tanning devices, which are not recommended and should not be used to treat skin conditions. Phototherapy treatments are carefully tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, skin type, and response to therapy to ensure safe and effective care.

Photodynamic therapy is used to treat certain precancerous and sun-damaged skin lesions. During this procedure, a topical photosensitizing medication is applied to the affected skin. After an incubation period, the treated area is exposed to a specific wavelength of light that activates the medication. This reaction generates oxygen molecules that selectively destroy abnormal or rapidly dividing cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.