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...
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 ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Botulinum toxin is a type of neurotoxin that is used for a variety of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several different types of botulinum toxin available on the market, each with their own u...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
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.
