About Dr. Lisa Gruson, MD
Dr. Lisa Gruson is a board certified dermatologist and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. She practices both medical and cosmetic dermatology, including laser procedures. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan with Phi Beta Kappa Honors. She then attended the New York University School of Medicine, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors and the Marion B. Sulzberger Dermatology Award. She completed her residency training in dermatology at the New York University Medical Center, where she was selected as chief resident and received the Morris Leider Award for excellence in dermatology.
Dr. Gruson has published numerous articles and presented at local and national meetings in the field of dermatology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of many medical societies including the American Contact Dermatitis Society, the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, and the New York State Medical Society. In addition, as a Clinical Assistant Professor, she actively teaches NYU dermatology residents and is the advisor to medical students seeking to pursue a career in dermatology. Dr. Gruson has a special interest in skin allergies.
Patient Education Resources
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...
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...
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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 ...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
The Skin Institute of New York
At The Skin Institute of New York, we provide a wide range of dermatologic cosmetic procedures. We offer soft tissue augmentation with a variety of fillers such as Restylane® and Radiesse®, as well as BOTOX®, which is effective at reducing expression lines to create a more youthful appearance. The Skin Institute of New York is also a comprehensive cutaneous laser center. We have acquired several new lasers to enable us to effectively treat facial redness and telangectasias, birthmarks, age and sun spots, photodamage, tattoos, scars, as well as unwanted facial and body hair. New laser technology now allows us to treat psoriasis safely and effectively.