Medical Expertise of Dr. S. Jazayeri, MD
About Dr. S. Jazayeri, MD
Dr Jazayeri earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego in 1994, and his M.D. degree from St Georges University School of Medicine in 1999. He finished a residency in family medicine, in 2002, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey before completing his Dermatology Fellowship training at Advanced Dermatology Center in San Diego, California, and subsequently in Phoenix, Arizona in 2005. Since then, Dr Jazayeri has been practicing at Alliance Dermatology, where he practices general and cosmetic dermatology, with emphasis on skin cancer detection and surgeries using Mohs technique.
Dr Jazayeri has maintained a very active professional life, dividing up his time between private practice, conducting research studies, volunteer work, attending specialty meetings and teaching. He has been the Principal Investigator in several notable national research studies including psoriasis, dermatitis, and acne. The American Academy of Dermatology has recognized Dr Jazayeri for his contributions as a physician participant in the free Melanoma and Skin Cancer Screening Programs, in 2004 and 2005. Dr Jazayeri has also volunteered his expertise with the Red Cross in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he treated patients in need. In the past, he also has had a newspaper interview and a television appearance on CBS Evening News to educate the general public on the danger and risk of sun exposure.
Dr Jazayeri is currently the clinical instructor and lecturer at the National Laser Institute and co-clinical director at the Physicians Skin Institute in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
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...
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...
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...