About Dr. Helen Shim-Chang, MD
Subspecialty
Dermatopathology - Dermatology
Education and Training
M.D., Hahnemann University of Medicine
Chief Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Fellowship, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Dermatopathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Dermatopathology - Dermatology
Education and Training
M.D., Hahnemann University of Medicine
Chief Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Fellowship, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Dermatopathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
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 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...
What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...