Dr. Melissa Abrams, MD
Pediatric Dermatology
Suite 309
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
About Dr. Melissa Abrams, MD
Dr. Abrams is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist providing care at DermAssociates. While her practice focuses on pediatric dermatology, she enjoys seeing patients of all ages.
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...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
The length of time it takes to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, including the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the individual's skin type and overall health.The most ...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Abrams grew up in New Jersey. She received her undergraduate degree from The College of William and Mary. Following medical school, Dr. Abrams completed a pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. In 2005, she moved to Chicago and spent two years conducting clinical dermatologic research under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Paller at Northwestern University, where she stayed to complete a dermatology residency and a pediatric dermatology fellowship. Following her training, she worked for two years at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin as an academic pediatric dermatologist.
