Dr. Lauren Sternberg, MD
General Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Lauren Sternberg, MD
Dr. Lauren J. Sternberg is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the greater Philadelphia area. She is dedicated to caring for men, women, and children of all ages. Dr. Sternberg has a particular interest in skin, nail, and hair disorders afflicting women and adolescents. She offers a wide range of aesthetic services for cosmetic enhancement.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
Dr. Sternberg received her medical degree from The Chicago Medical School where she graduated summa cum laude and was ranked number one in her class. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the University of Rochester, where she was chief resident. She then served as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Weill Medical College of Cornell/New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Professional Affiliations
Yardley Dermatology Associates
Yardley Dermatology Associates provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, including Mohs Surgery for the treatment of skin cancer.
As board-certified dermatologists, we offer complete medical and surgical treatment for skin, hair, and nail problems. Our patient population ranges from infants to the elderly.