About Dr. Orit Markowitz, MD
Evidence-based, Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Cancer
Thanks to Dr. Markowitz's pioneering efforts, many skin cancers can be diagnosed and treated on the same day without surgical cutting or scaring. Dr. Markowitz provides full medical and cosmetic dermatology services, with her research-driven focus on effective early detection and non-surgical care.
Dr. Markowitz is Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of Pigmented Lesions and Skin Cancer.
Certification
American Board of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Botox
Fraxel
Melanoma
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Education
MD, Drexel University
Internship, Internal Medicine
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency, Dermatology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Thanks to Dr. Markowitz's pioneering efforts, many skin cancers can be diagnosed and treated on the same day without surgical cutting or scaring. Dr. Markowitz provides full medical and cosmetic dermatology services, with her research-driven focus on effective early detection and non-surgical care.
Dr. Markowitz is Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of Pigmented Lesions and Skin Cancer.
Certification
American Board of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Botox
Fraxel
Melanoma
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Education
MD, Drexel University
Internship, Internal Medicine
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency, Dermatology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Patient Education Resources
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
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 ...
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 ...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
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...
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...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
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...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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...