Dr. Mahir Patel, M.D.
Dermatologist
347 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE STE 103 WEST ORANGE NJ, 07052About
Dr. Mahir Patel is a dermatologist practicing in Princeton, NJ. Dr. Patel 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. Patel diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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Psoriasis: A Highly Prevalent Yet Undertreated Condition
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, genetic skin disease which affects 1-2% of the world’s population, 120 million worldwide and 7 million Americans. It is the result of an overactive immune system, which ultimately attacks the surface layer of the skin and leads to visible red raised, scaly...
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