Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD 6/1/21 Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD 6/1/21

Tick Check Time—Lyme Disease

New Englanders with cabin fever are heading outdoors. Our risk for Lyme disease is high, since the tick that carries the bacteria responsible for the illness is thriving in our area.

Amy S. Chang, MD 4/27/21 Amy S. Chang, MD 4/27/21

Simple Facts about Sunscreen

Many patients ask us, “What is the best sunscreen?’ The simple answer is this: it is the one you will use every day.

Christine Urman, MD 4/3/21 Christine Urman, MD 4/3/21

What Are All These Splotches on My Skin?

A frequent concern we see at SSDP is skin discoloration. The most common causes are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and lentigines.

Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD 1/26/21 Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD 1/26/21

Basic Facts about Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. An increasing number of cases are being diagnosed in people in their twenties, thirties, and even teens.

Leera M. Briceno, MD 1/8/21 Leera M. Briceno, MD 1/8/21

Are Filler Treatments Right for Me?

Filler treatments can also help bring back the look you miss. Fillers are biologically-compatible, safe materials that can be injected into the skin to restore some of the turgor that the skin loses over time.

Leera M. Briceno, MD 12/4/20 Leera M. Briceno, MD 12/4/20

It’s Time to Repair that Rip on your Ear!

If your earlobes are stretched-out or ripped through, the look and function are just not the same. Your board-certified dermatologists can easily repair your earlobe.

Christine Urman, MD and Leera M. Briceno, MD 11/5/20 Christine Urman, MD and Leera M. Briceno, MD 11/5/20

Teen Acne—When Is It Time to See a Dermatologist

Pimples. Cysts. Blackheads. Whiteheads. No matter what you call them, the signs of teenage acne are unsightly and often embarrassing. Luckily, there are many effective treatment options.

Amy S. Chang, MD 8/14/20 Amy S. Chang, MD 8/14/20

SSDP Welcomes Dr. John Croke!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. John Croke, board-certified dermatologist, to the SSDP practice. Dr. Croke has been practicing nearby in our local community for over 25 years.