How a Chance Encounter Led One Mass General Researcher on a Decade Long Journey of Discovery
What started as an investigation into a rare skin disease led one researcher to new insights about kidney formation and function.
Our main office is conveniently located at 50 Staniford Street in Boston, near public transportation.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Dermatology delivers state-of-the-art care to patients with rare and common conditions of the skin, hair and nails.
Our department's board-certified physicians have one overarching goal: helping patients enjoy their everyday activities while minimizing or eliminating their symptoms. Referring physicians also consult us to clarify challenging diagnoses.
We provide the most advanced treatments for conditions including:
Additionally, our world-class medical staff treats acute and rare diseases and disorders, such as:
Since the 1800s, we have led the way in developing new treatments for skin conditions, including:
We also opened the first multidisciplinary center for patients with cutaneous melanoma in 1966.
In the 21st century, we continue to break new ground. The Clinical Unit for Research Trials in Skin helps patients who have not responded to traditional treatments and develops novel therapies, diagnostics, clinical procedures and medications. Our Cutaneous Biology Research Center works on discovering fundamental principles and genetics that contribute to maintaining healthy skin and treating disease.
With more than 90,000 visits annually, we are trusted by patients throughout New England. In addition to our general dermatology clinics we offer the following specialty services:
Specialty treatment programs are offered at our Boston location at 50 Staniford Street. Additionally, we also general and medical dermatology services at Mass General North in Danvers and at Mass General Health Centers in Charlestown, Revere, and Chelsea.
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What started as an investigation into a rare skin disease led one researcher to new insights about kidney formation and function.
Researchers have developed a new technology that allows them to query and predict single-cell genomics information from images using AI at low cost, non-destructively and at large scale.
Study uncovers mechanisms behind aplasia cutis congenita, characterized by the absence of skin along the midline of the scalp.
Mass General researchers observed that peak carbon monoxide levels from wildfire air pollution synchronized with a summer surge in visits for atopic dermatitis and eczema.
IKAROS helps to "weave" the genome into the correct structure required for B cell differentiation and generation of a life-saving repertoire of antibodies.
While carcinogens are widely known to be perpetrators of cancer, a new study from researchers at the Mass General Cancer Center has shown that exposure to carcinogens can increase cancer cells’ susceptibility to immune attack.
The best times to call for appointments are Monday- Friday from 9:00am-12 noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Our main office can schedule appointments for both the Boston and the Danvers locations.