Dr. Christine Moussa, DO
Pediatric Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Christine Moussa, DO
Dr. Moussa specializes in Pediatric Dermatology, eczema, acne, and skin cancer. Dr. Moussa works with a holistic approach and provides whole person, thorough, and compassionate care.
About Dr. Christine Moussa, DO
Dr. Christine R. Moussa, DO is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist providing care to patients at Pima Dermatology.
Dr. Moussa has enjoyed presenting at numerous local and national conferences, including the Phoenix Dermatologic Society in Phoenix, Arizona.
She has contributed to various publications including the Journal of The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (JAOCD), Dermatology Online, and The Consultant.
Patient Education Resources
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
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Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Education & Training
A native of Tucson. Dr. Moussa earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and was recognized as an Outstanding Student of her graduating class. She achieved academic honors in medical school through Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society, Upsilon Chapter. She completed her Dermatology Residency at the Alta Dermatology Campus of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Mesa, Arizona, where she focused on medical and surgical dermatology.
After finishing residency, Dr. Moussa pursued subspecialty training in pediatric dermatology through a fellowship at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, training under nationally-recognized pediatric dermatologists, Ronald Hansen and Harper Price.
Professional Affiliations
Pima Dermatology
Pima Dermatology, PC, has proudly served the Tucson, Arizona community for over 30 years. Our board-certified dermatologists employ the latest techniques and advances in skin diagnosis and treatment, specializing in laser treatments and Mohs skin cancer surgery.
We offer medical, surgical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology. Our office features more than 20 on-site Laser modalities, a Mohs lab, narrowband UVB phototherapy, two skin care sales areas, and the VISIA Complexion Analysis. We have a beautiful surgical unit with fully-equipped procedure rooms and comfortable areas for pre and post-operative care.
Our medical dermatology services cover routine skin examinations (annual skin checks) to the extensive treatment of conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, and rashes.
Surgical dermatology procedures include skin cancer surgery (often using Mohs surgery for the most complex skin cancers) and laser treatments of various birthmarks.
In the area of cosmetic dermatology, our new Laser + Cosmetic Center (adjacent to the medical side of our practice) offers patients the opportunity to achieve their aesthetic goals in a safe and beautiful, ambulatory-care certified space. We provide a full range of cosmetic offerings such as, dermal filler injections, Botox®, CoolSculpting®, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) facial rejuvenation, various peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, the VISIA Complexion Analysis, and more.