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
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...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
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
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.