Dr. Mark Seraly M.D.
Dermatologist
222 East McMurray Road McMurray Pennsylvania, 15317About
Mark Seraly, MD, is the owner of the innovative practice Dermatologist OnCall, based out of Pennsylvania. He prides himself on expanding the field of tele-dermatology to any patient. The patient no longer needs to drive to a doctor's office and wait; with tele-dermatology, a simple online evaluation is filled out and assessed by the doctor. Transportation costs and scheduling is no longer an office, and if a patient has a severe issue, they can be triaged to Dr. Seraly's base headquarters in McMurray, Pennsylvania. Services include the Acne E-Visit and a Dermatology E-Consultation, as well as a regular skin advice section. Dr. Seraly has clinical interests in acne, rosacea, skin cancer, infectious skin diseases, autoimmune disorders and tele-dermatology; and is an author and lecturer all around the world.
Education and Training
Jefferson Medical College
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology- Dermatology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Dr. Mark Seraly M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Worried after dog bite?
Good morning. It would be unusual, but not impossible, to experience a delayed infection after an animal bite. In addition, your symptoms of not feeling well are a concern of worsening (SPREAD to the blood or lymphatic system) infection. You clearly need to go to your local Emergency department for an evaluation, possible x-ray and additional blood work. You should not delay. Dr. Seraly READ MORE
Petechiae on arms and chest?
Hi. I suspect you are referring to enlarged blood vessels called telangiectasia’s which can be seen with certain liver conditions including patients with hemochromatosis. They can be treated with a laser that targets red (such as the pulsed dye laser) or with an electric epilating needle. You should make an appointment with a dermatologist for an evaluation and to discuss pricing. Most insurers deem removal of telangiectasia cosmetic. Best regards and good luck. Dr. Seraly READ MORE
What causes a prickly aggressive itch?
There are a number of skin conditions that can present in a manner such as yours including progressive pigmentary purpura, lichen amyloidosis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis. Based on your clinical presentation and severity of itch, a confirmatory biopsy is indicated to establish a diagnosis and guide treatment selection. Dermatologists are specifically trained to diagnosis and treat your condition once established through a biopsy. Best regards, Dr. Seraly READ MORE
Ingrown hair bump?
Hi! I reviewed your image and question. Although a bit blurry, the grouped nature of this eruption is suggestive of a herpetic outbreak. Inflammation from an inflamed follicle, trauma due to shaving, and other mechanical irritation can induce a flare. My suggestion is to see a dermatologist and request a culture for herpes simplex and ask for it to be typed HSVI and HSVII. If this is an older image and the eruption is now clear, ask for a blood test called a Herpes Select HSVI and HSVII antibody profile. Don't worry, if this is herpes related, it is highly treatable and highly suppressible. Some bacterial infections can mimic a herpetic outbreak as well so an in-office evaluation for additional testing would be necessary in your case. I hope that you find this information helpful. Best regards! READ MORE
Painful and itchy around lips?
Good afternoon. You are describing a probable allergic lip dermatitis or “allergic lip cheilitis” due to fragrance mix or preservative mix. I would discontinue the use of Neosporin as this can also aggravate allergic lip dermatitis and even cause an allergic reaction with frequent application. I will suggest that you see a board-certified dermatologist who also has an expertise in “patch testing.” Patch testing is a process to determine if your condition is an allergic reaction to a chemical product, agents for example commonly found in dental products. The North American Contact Dermatitis society has designated 90 allergens as the most problematic. Patch testing is a 3 day process and is generally covered by insurance. This testing is critical in your work-up. In addition, you should consider switching your toothpaste to Toms of Maine or plain Colgate. Crest toothpaste has a number of allergens that can be problematic as well. Good luck! Dr. Seraly READ MORE
How to cure acne?
To whom it may concern, Acne is highly treatable with prescription therapy ranging from topical benzoyl peroxides, Retin A, and oral antibiotics. An evaluation either in-office or online would suffice to begin therapy. Depending upon where you live, go to DermatologistOnCall.com and pick a network provider who is licensed in the state to which you reside or go to the AAD.org website and find an in-office dermatologist in your locale. Dr. Seraly READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Remission of psoriasis after treatment with interferon-alfa and 2-chlordeoxyadenosine for hairy cell leukemia.
- A painful cutaneous nodule as the presentation of metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis.
- Pruritus of unknown origin: a retrospective study.
- Subungual exostosis of the third toe.
- Flame figures in scabies: a case report.
- Diagnosing and treating onychomycosis.
- Practice Guidelines for Teledermatology.
- Netherton syndrome revisited.
- Eccrine-angiomatous nevus, a new variant.
- Olmsted syndrome. Case report and identification of a keratin abnormality.
- Widespread eruptive dermal and atypical melanocytic nevi in association with chronic myelocytic leukemia: case report and review of the literature.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, 1994-2000 -
- Guest Lecturer in 23 US States, 11 Cities in 7 Foreign Countries -
Awards
- Academic Honor Societies
Treatments
- Academic, Birthmark, Contact Dermatitis And More
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
- Fellow AAD Membership:
Internships
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology, Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology, American Tele-Dermatology Association
Articles and Publications
- 30 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work, Passion for the Industry
Hobbies / Sports
- Bronze Sculpture, Swimming, Reading
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