Dr. Mark J. Scharf, MD
Dermatologist
281 Lincoln St Department Of Dermat Worcester MA, 01605About
Dr. Mark Scharf is a dermatologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Scharf specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Scharf diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- White gel pen easily marks a port-wine stain margin during pulsed dye laser therapy.
- Imiquimod reactivation of lichen planus.
- Resolution of disseminated granuloma annulare with removal of surgical hardware.
- Ketamine sedation obviates the need for general anaesthesia in children having laser ablation of facial port-wine stains.
- Treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in situ with a high-energy pulsed carbon dioxide laser.
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Lymphoma
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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