Dr. Pamela Norden, MD
Suite 401
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481
About Dr. Pamela Norden, MD
A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Norden provides the full spectrum of dermatologic care, including medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services. She is one of a few Massachusetts dermatologists with expertise in detailed patch testing for allergic dermatitis, a common cause of persistent skin rashes. She also has special interests in the treatment of psoriasis with biological agents and use of the Fraxel Dual® laser for fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, and acne scarring. Before joining Krauss Dermatology, Dr. Norden was an attending physician at Tufts Medical Center and the Boston VA Healthcare System.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
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...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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 ...
Education & Training
Dr. Norden completed her residency training at the Boston Medical Center/Tufts-New England Medical Center Dermatology Training Program after she completed an internal medicine internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She received her M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine, where she was named a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Norden also earned an M.B.A. in Health Management through a combined program with Tufts University School of Medicine, Northeastern University College of Business Administration, and Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management.
Dr. Norden has a long-standing interest in medical student and resident education, a field in which she has received multiple grants and awards. She maintains an academic appointment at the Tufts University School of Medicine where she serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and the Course Director for the medical student curriculum in dermatology. Most recently, Dr. Norden received the 2017 Milton O. and Natalie V. Zucker Clinical Teaching Prize for Innovation in Medical Education based on her long-standing commitment to medical education at Tufts and for her work in developing the Dermatology Curriculum for second-year students. Her course is among the highest rated at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dr. Norden has been asked to train other members of the Tufts faculty based on her experience in the lecture hall. She also enjoys training fellow dermatologists and has presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. In recognition of these accomplishments, Dr. Norden was selected as a participant in the American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Forum, a program designed to develop the next generation of dermatology leaders.
