About Dr. Janet Prystowsky, MD
Janet Prystowsky, M.D., Ph.D. is a board certified dermatologist specializing in the surgical treatment of skin disorders. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1979, and her M.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago in 1983. Dr. Prystowsky did her residency training in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania graduating in 1987. She is one of a small number of dermatologists specially trained to perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery and other surgical procedures of the skin. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery. She is trained in Laser Surgery of the skin and is a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. She also is a Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Patient Education Resources
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...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
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
- Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Internship: University of Chicago
- Other Training: Columbia University
- Other Training: Columbia University
- Other Training: Pennsylvania State University
- Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
