General dermatology

Healthy skin starts with the right care, including eating a balanced diet, utilizing sunscreen, and performing regular self skin exams for suspicious growths. If you need help managing a skin condition, general dermatologists are experts in diagnosing hair, skin, and nail diseases and working with you to find the right therapies. They provide care for everything from acne to skin cancer. When over-the-counter treatments don’t work or you notice a suspicious mole or lesion, a dermatologist can diagnose and treat the issue.

Penn Medicine dermatologists offer comprehensive care for all skin conditions. We provide preventive services like skin cancer screenings and manage chronic skin disorders and infections. Our nationally recognized program uses the latest technology, diagnostics, and treatment to deliver expert care for any skin concern.

Penn Dermatology has one of the nation’s few programs with dedicated research labs and dermatopathology facilities. Our dermatologists work closely with dermatopathologists, who specialize in the diagnosis of skin diseases, to ensure that you receive an accurate and timely diagnosis for your skin condition. Our team is nationally recognized for advancing treatment through research and clinical trials, giving you more options for better skin health.

A full-body skin exam is crucial for early detection, helping to catch skin cancer when it’s most treatable. Even areas hidden from the sun can develop skin cancer, making regular screenings an important part of preventive health care.

At Penn Medicine, we provide comprehensive skin cancer surveillance through expert evaluation by skin cancer specialists and the use of advanced technology, including dermoscopy and 3D whole-body photography for high-risk patients. Our goal is early detection, so you can focus on staying healthy.

As the nation’s first department of dermatology, Penn Medicine specialists have been leading the way for a long time. Our dermatologists are recognized as some of the best, often cited by publications such as Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Docs™, Best Doctors in America, and America’s Top Doctors for their outstanding patient care and expertise in treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.

Our dermatopathologists (skin pathology specialists) are among the nation’s leading experts. Physicians throughout the Philadelphia region and across the country regularly send biopsies to Penn Dermatology for precise and comprehensive diagnoses of skin conditions. These specialists collaborate closely with our physicians and referring dermatologists for accurate diagnoses. Many people seek second opinions from our experts for complex or unclear skin conditions, so they receive the most accurate diagnosis and optimal care.

Expert skin care for children

Children have unique needs, and their skin conditions require specialized care. If your child has a skin concern, a pediatric dermatologist can provide tailored treatment from infancy through adolescence.

The Section of Pediatric Dermatology, based at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), treats a wide range of skin conditions, from common issues like birthmarks and warts to rare and complex diseases. Its faculty members hold joint appointments in the Departments of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Your child will receive care from a highly skilled team, including pediatric dermatology specialists and advanced practice providers, who use the latest technology for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.