Dr. Yasmin Amir, MD
Cosmetic Dermatology,
General Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Yasmin Amir, MD
Dr. Amir's interests in dermatology include general medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and skin cancer detection and prevention.
About Dr. Yasmin Amir, MD
Dr. Amir is a board-certified dermatologist who practices general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
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 ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Amir was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Linwood, New Jersey. Dr. Amir attended Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in neuroscience and behavior. She then remained in New York to attend medical school at Mount Sinai Hospital.
During medical school, Dr. Amir participated in a dedicated year of dermatology research, where she helped run clinical trials for new medications for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis and authored several publications. After medical school, she completed her dermatology residency training at Mount Sinai, and was chief resident in her final year.
Professional Affiliations
Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology
Welcome to Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology
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