General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
  Psoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory skin condition that involves overgrowth of skin cells called keratinocytes. These build up on the surface of the skin, especially in areas of friction such as the elbows, knees and scalp, forming red, scaling plaques. Over eight million people in the US are affected by psoriasis, and it can affect any age group from infancy to the elderly. In addition to skin problems, as many as 20-30% of psoriasis patients experience joint disease called psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis has been found to be associated with other “comorbid” conditions such as heart disease, obesity, depression, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease, often requiring a multidisciplinary team approach to care.
• Cryotherapy
  AKs are common pre-cancerous skin lesion that typically present as red, rough or gritty spots on chronically sun exposed areas such as the face, ears and tops of the hands. Since some AKs will progress to skin cancers over time, treatment is necessary. Depending on the site, number and location or your AKs, we may recommend cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, curettage, treatment with medicated creams, or photodynamic therapy performed in the office.
• Primary Care
  Prior to performing your surgery, we will discuss what to expect, including activities and medications to avoid before and after your procedure. If feasible, we ask you to hold blood thinners such as aspirin and ibuprofen, although you should never discontinue these without first checking with your primary care physician.
• Emergency Care
  Regina Chimileski has a life-long interest in skincare becoming a NYS licensed aesthetician at age eighteen. While working as an aesthetician, she attended Western Connecticut State University, graduating magma cum laude with a Bachelors in Science of Nursing. As a registered nurse she worked predominantly in the emergency department as well as part time in PACU, home infusions and dermatology.
• Infectious Diseases
  Dr. Lowe brings expertise in general, pediatric, and surgical dermatology to Advanced DermCare. Education is a passion for Dr. Lowe and she has authored multiple articles on skin cancer and infectious diseases. She is on teaching staff at Danbury Hospital and enjoys lecturing at local Dermatology conferences. Her special interests include skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, as well as women’s health and genital dermatology.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Grace Liang Federman is one of the founding members of Advanced Dermcare, practicing dermatology in the Danbury area since 1993. She is a graduate of Yale University, magna cum laude and a member of Tau Beta Pi honor society, followed by medical school at New York University, where she was initiated in Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine followed by her dermatology residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. Dr. Federman is currently on the teaching staff of Danbury Hospital.

Psychiatrists

• Depression

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Chemotherapy
  In some cases, your physician may recommend alternative treatments for superficial skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas or Bowen’s disease – a non-invasive form of squamous cell carcinoma. Depending on the location and size of these skin cancers, you may be a candidate for a simple scraping procedure called electrodessication and curettage, or treatment with a topical chemotherapy cream.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Mohs Surgery
  Mohs surgery is performed on an outpatient basis in your doctor’s office. At Advanced Dermcare, your Mohs surgery will only be performed by a highly experienced, Board-Certified and Amercian College of Mohs Surgery Fellowship-Trained Mohs surgeon.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  When you smile, laugh, frown, or look puzzled, you contract the muscles of your face. Over time, these contractions produce permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin, especially around the eyes and mouth, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead. These lines can make you look older, sad, angry or tired. BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments can not only prevent you from deepening these lines during natural facial movements, they can also erase these marks of aging, leaving you looking younger and more refreshed.
• Moles
• Cosmetic Surgery
  Dr. Graeme M. Lipper is a graduate of the Harvard Medical School. After completing a medical internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he did his Residency in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts where he served as Chief Resident. In addition, Dr. Lipper completed fellowship training in laser and cosmetic surgery at the Wellman Laboratory of Photomedicine and Massachusetts General Hospital, and has researched laser treatments including new therapies for acne scarring. Dr. Lipper is currently on the teaching staff at Danbury Hospital and the University of Vermont Medical School. In addition, he writes for WebMD/Medscape Dermatology, where he is currently serving on the Physician Advisory Board.

Dermatologists

• Cosmetic Dermatology
  Dr. Lipper’s areas of interest include general adult and pediatric dermatology, laser and phototherapy, and cosmetic dermatology. He specializes in cosmetic treatments including Botox, dermal fillers such as Juvederm, sclerotherapy, and the treatment of acne scarring. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
• Skin Cancer
  Dr. Jacobson’s clinical interests and expertise include the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. Dr. Jacobson prides himself in making sure that patients understand thoroughly their skin cancer diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. He strongly believes the time spent with each individual patient creates a trusting and healthy doctor-patient relationship.
• Dermatology
  Pulsed Dye Laser for Telangiectasia (Red facial blood vessels) — Advanced Dermcare - Dermatology practice in Danbury, CT and Southbury, CT
• Acne Treatment
• Cyst
• Eczema
  Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, refers to an inflammatory skin condition that results in chronic, itchy rashes and affects 10 to 20 percent of all infants. Eczema is hereditary and commonly associated with asthma and hay fever – the so-called “atopic triad.” Atopic infants and children experience an itchy rash that appears on the forehead, cheeks, arms, and legs and is exacerbated by scratching and exposure to environmental triggers; these may include harsh soaps, products containing fragrance or dyes, dust mites, food allergies and certain clothing materials such as wool and polyester blends. Being common does not make this a trivial problem. For some unfortunate children and their parents, eczema can be a debilitating disease.
• Fungus
• Lesions
  Benign (non-cancerous) skin growths include melanocytic nevi (moles), seborrheic keratoses, cysts, warts, vascular growths such as cherry hemangiomas, and sun-induced spots such as ephelides (freckles) and solar lentigines (brown age spots). Though most of these growths will remain harmless, some may rarely develop into cancer over time. In addition, skin cancers sometimes mimic benign lesions.
• Chemical Peels
  BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment will relax the muscles in your face and soften the skin, giving you a more relaxed and youthful appearance. For optimum results, many patients choose to use BOTOX® in conjunction with dermal fillers and other skin rejuvenation therapies such as laser or intense pulsed light treatments and chemical peels.
• Rashes
• Skin Care
  Other patients with normal hair growth who are tired of constantly shaving, waxing or plucking their unwanted hair may benefit from this procedure as well. This procedure is usually most effective on patients with dark hair and light skin, however most patients will achieve gratifying results. Although current laser technologies cannot remove white or gray hairs, there are other treatment options such as prescription creams worth discussing with one of our skin care experts.
• Microdermabrasion
  A combination of the microdermabrasion treatment followed by a glycolic acid peel. A deep and effective approach to treat facial discoloration and improve skin texture.
• Psoriasis
  Hair loss may be a natural process such as androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern), a side effect of medication, a temporary reaction to surgery, pregnancy or illness, or a sign of an underlying health condition such as thyroid imbalance, anemia, or nutritional deficiencies. Hair shedding may occur when the scalp is inflamed with a variety of conditions such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis or autoimmune conditions. Treatment for hair loss is based first on the identifying underlying cause. Since some causes of hair loss are complex and hard to pin down, a thorough work-up often requires more than one visit.

Podiatrists

• Fungus Toenails
  Fungal infections are common skin conditions that may cause redness, itching, burning and scaling. They can also cause blisters or peeling. Fungus can grow anywhere on the body, but tends to develop in warm, moist areas such as the feet, groin and armpit area. Common types of fungal infections include tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), onychomycosis (toenail fungus), tinea versicolor and yeast infections.

Allergists

• Allergies