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Our dental care team help people achieve healthy teeth, gums and jaws. From routine dental cleanings to outfitting dentures to oral surgery, you’ll find top-notch affordable dental care close to home. ...
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As your body’s biggest organ, your skin deserves dermatologic attention. So whether you need help managing psoriasis, caring for a child's skin condition, treating skin cancer or feeling your best with cosmetic procedures, Tufts Medicine offers extensive subspecialty dermatologic services designed with you in mind. ...
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Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash caused by touching an irritant or something you’re allergic to. It causes redness, itching and small bumps. The best way to pinpoint the cause of your contact dermatitis is through a process called patch testing. ...
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A changing mole or a new patch of red, itchy or crusty skin can be a sign of skin cancer. Rather than taking a wait-and-see approach with your changing skin, we encourage you to meet with our care team. Many skin conditions can be treated with dermatologic surgery when caught early on. ...
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It’s normal to shed hair in the shower, or when detangling knots, but when you're experiencing more hair loss than normal, it’s time to get in touch with our dermatologists. Also known as alopecia, hair loss can stem from hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, underlying medical conditions or chemotherapy treatment. ...
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually affects skin folds. Our experienced dermatologists are at the forefront of clinical research to offer patients living with HS access to new treatment therapies so they can feel comfortable in their own skin. ...
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Medical dermatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions—acne, eczema, psoriasis and more—that are best treated by a medical doctor. So when you’re living with a skin condition that won’t clear up on its own, trust that we’ll tailor medical treatments to soothe your skin. ...
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Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune disorders tied to inflammation. If you feel inflammation in your joints, on your skin or in both places, turn to our team of dermatologists and autoimmune disease experts for relief. ...
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting all people. The most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer can also take a more aggressive, malignant form known as melanoma. ...
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The endocrine system uses glands and organs to create powerful chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones carry signals that influence how the body functions, like metabolizing food for energy. Imbalanced hormones can lead to endocrine conditions, like diabetes, that can take a toll on the body’s natural rhythm. ...
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Metabolic bone diseases, like osteoporosis, occur when you lack important vitamins, hormones and minerals essential for strong, healthy bones. So when you're ready to live worry-free from fractures, we'll care about your health with every bone in your body. ...
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Diabetes is a condition where the body’s blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high. Every year, thousands of people with diabetes come through our doors in search of living their healthiest lives. We support them with a variety of treatments ranging from education on how best to manage their condition to insulin pumps and self-monitoring techniques. ...
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Our diabetes and weight loss coaching will teach you how to make key diet and exercise changes that can halt the progression of type 2 diabetes and prevent health-related complications. ...
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The pituitary gland is a small but mighty part of the endocrine system, responsible for creating harmony among hormones that influence how our bodies function. When you’re living with a hypothalamic, neuroendocrine, suprasellar or pituitary condition, you can turn to our specialists for answers and action. ...
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The endocrine system is made of nerves and gland cells that make and send hormones throughout the body. Neuroendocrine and endocrine neoplasia occurs when those cells grow out of control and can lead to rare conditions, including the full range of hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal and islet cell tumors. ...
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in your neck that releases hormones to regulate many of your body’s functions, like your metabolism. So, when your thyroid isn’t working properly, it can lead to a domino effect of conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or even forms of thyroid cancer. ...
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The ears, nose and throat (ENT) help us tap into many senses, like hearing music and tasting food. So, when you're living with a disorder that's taking a toll on natural functions, you can trust that we'll offer personalized care for these interconnected body parts. Our otolaryngology team can help you hear, speak, swallow or breathe more comfortably with a variety of treatments ranging from sinus care to head and neck surgeries. ...
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When facial weakness and paralysis affect your ability to chew and smile or even impact your appearance, you can turn to our specialists to strengthen facial muscles. Facial nerve paralysis can be something you're born with or be linked to conditions like Bell's palsy, a brain tumor or stroke. ...
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If you're deaf or severely hard of hearing and other hearing improvement methods haven't helped, cochlear implant surgery may be the right choice for you. More than 225,000 Americans have had the procedure over the years, in which a small electronic device is implanted under the skin behind your ear to enhance your sense of sound. ...
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Whether you're seeking facial plastic surgery to enhance your appearance or to reconstruct features affected by a medical condition, our highly skilled specialists will help you see yourself in a new light. They combine a deep knowledge of the face's physical structure with an intimate understanding of how to enhance each person's natural beauty. ...