It is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. This comprehensive service is one of only 15 such programs in the country and is affiliated with the North American Contact Dermatitis Group. A database is maintained on all patients referred, providing information on common and newly recognized allergens. Research in this program focuses on the efficacy of new antiallergy agents, the potential for topical products to cause skin irritation or allergy, and outcomes of treatments for allergic reactions in specific occupational settings. Many patients also benefit from cutaneous laser surgery, with several types of lasers in use, including carbon dioxide and pulsed-dye lasers for vascular and pigmented lesions and tattoos.
Clinical studies are underway assessing therapies designed to reverse the aging process of the skin.
The Pediatric Dermatology Program is conducted by the Department of Dermatology in cooperation with the Department of Pediatrics. Patients may take part in studies aimed at determining the causes and treatment of different types of hair loss. Staff are involved in the development of molecular techniques to aid in the diagnosis of infectious diseases of the skin. Inc. All rights reserved.