Medical Expertise of Dr. Amy Slear, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Amy Slear, MD
Dr. Amy Slear is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in Hicksville, New York at Belaray Dermatology.
Tips & Wisdom
Notalgia Paresthetica is a common, but often unrecognized condition that leads to a sense of severe itching. The itching usually afflicts one side of the mid back and may be associated with pain and an altered sensation to touch. There is no definitive treatment for this condition and options vary, including topical corticosteroids, topical anesthetics, antihistamines, and acupuncture. Some doctors do not treat the condition as it may be considered “harmless”, but that leave...
Patient Education Resources
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Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
After finishing her undergraduate education at Yale University, Dr. Slear attended SUNY Downstate for medical school. During medical school, she was elected to the Alpha Omega alpha honor society. She completed a preliminary year in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and a dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate, serving as chief resident in her last year. Dr. Slear currently teaches residents at the New York Harbor VA.
Belaray Dermatology
Belaray Dermatology was founded in 2006 by Dr Slear and Dr Ellis, two long time friends and colleagues who wanted to provide a higher level of care and service to their patients.
Since that time the practice has grown and recruited additional providers with the same mindset of putting patients' needs first and providing the highest quality of care.