About Dr. Allan Mineroff, MD
Allan Mineroff, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and has been practicing dermatology and dermatologic surgery in Lansdale since 1998.
Dr.Mineroff specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions including skin cancer, rash, rosacea, mole, actinic keratosis, psoriasis, acne (acne vulgaris), acne rosacea as well as performing excision and skin biopsy.
He graduated from the Health Science Center at Brooklyn (SUNY Downstate) Medical School in 1993. He completed his internship and residency in dermatology and dermatologic surgery at the University of Cincinnati from 1993-1997 where he served as chief resident in 1997.
He joined Bucks Mont Dermatology in 1998 and practiced in Lansdale and Doylestown from 1998-2001. In 2001 he began his solo practice in Lansdale where he continues to practice today.
Dr. Mineroff has received the "Best Dermatologist" Reader's Choice Award from The Reporter for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. He has also received the Times Herald's "Best of Montco" award 2018 and was named a Top Doctor in Philadelphia Magazine in 2018.
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Dermatology-Fellow
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Bucks County Medical Society
Conditions Treated
Tips & Wisdom
Your options for treating a mole depend on whether or not the mole is suspicious of skin cancer. Surgical removal is an option if you are interested in treating a mole for cosmetic purposes, or if they are irritated from rubbing against your clothing or jewelry. However, you may be interested in trying something less drastic first, like concealing your mole with makeup. If a mole is significantly abnormal or suspicious for cancer, a biopsy is recommended to determine an exact diagnosis. Once ...
Eczema is a common skin condition that often shows up first during infancy. It may affect you for the rest of your life or mostly during childhood. Either way, eczema involves a gene variation that compromises your skin’s natural moisture barrier. Without this barrier, your skin struggles to stay hydrated and is more vulnerable to harmful irritants and bacteria. Since the condition is genetic, you’re much more likely to have eczema if family members do. While you can’t alter...
You can manage current eczema flare-ups and prevent future symptoms with help from the dermatology experts at Allan Mineroff, MD, PC. The team helps you identify triggers that cause flare-ups or make them worse, such as sweat, detergents, stress, and pollen. Once you identify triggers, you can work on limiting your exposure to them in the future. While eczema does not have a cure, several medications and remedies can help control symptoms. The team at Allan Mineroff, MD, PC, might pres...
The dermatology team at Allan Mineroff, MD, PC recommends acne treatments based on the severity of your acne and your personal needs. There are numerous options, and you might need to try more than one before finding an effective acne treatment. Your options include: Topical products many topical medicines for the skin contain acne-fighting ingredients, with benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acids, and salicylic acid being among the most common. Oral medications The team at Allan...
Fortunately, many treatments can help with psoriasis flare-ups despite the condition’s lack of a cure. With personalized care at Allan Mineroff, MD, PC, you can minimize the number of flare-ups you get and manage them when they occur. Your treatment options for psoriasis include: Topical medications You can apply certain topical medications directly to your skin to ease the symptoms of a psoriasis flare-up. The team may prescribe corticosteroids, topical retinoids, salicyli...
If you have ongoing rash symptoms or have frequent rashes, it’s time to get help. Symptoms like a full-body rash, associated fever, blisters, quickly-spreading rash, painful rash, or a rash that seeps yellowish or greenish fluid require immediate medical attention. Until you see the Allan Mineroff, MD, PC team, treat your skin very gently. Avoid scratching or rubbing, hot water, sun exposure, harsh chemicals, and any other activity or product that might worsen your rash.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Allan Mineroff, M.D., P.C.
At the practice of Allan Mineroff, MD, PC, a group of board-certified dermatologists offer the best-in-class care for a broad range of skin conditions in their Lansdale, Pennsylvania, office. With numerous Top Doctor and Top Dermatologist awards over the past two decades, the well-established practice has a proven history of expertly treating skin issues, disorders, and diseases including skin cancer, psoriasis, acne, eczema, skin growths and many others for all ages and skin types.
At Allan Mineroff, MD, PC, the team provides comprehensive care for the entire family. The doctors are well-versed in the newest therapies for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. They utilize advanced therapies like photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses and early-stage skin cancers. They expertly perform in-office treatments for skin lesions and cancers, including excisional surgery, shave removals, and many other procedures.
The office uses electronic medical records that include up-to-date photographs that can help to track and monitor changes over time. In addition, Allan Mineroff, MD, PC, has a convenient online patient portal where patients can access their information at any time. Both in-person and telehealth visits are available and patients of all ages are welcome. The Allan Mineroff, MD, PC, team invites patients to schedule an appointment online or call the office today.