Dr. Jeanine Downie
image Dermatology ® P.C.

Dr. Jeanine Downie is an experienced and popular dermatologist in Montclair. She possesses extensive experience and training in all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. Dr. Downie provides modern and cutting-edge dermatology treatments to everyone in your family in a professional, competent and compassionate manner while ensuring that your individual and unique needs are met. Having received rigorous academic training, she completed her residency in Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and also served as Chief Resident. She continues to upgrade her skills set and share her knowledge through professional affiliations and lecturing assignments on behalf of several renowned medical societies such as The Skin Cancer Foundation and The American Academy of Dermatology, among others. She also frequently interacts with the public through popular television shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The Dr. Oz Show, to name a few.

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Deadly myths: what you need to stop believing about skin cancer and treatment

Dr. Downie, of image Dermatology in Montclair treats hundreds of skin conditions, both cosmetic and medical. Of them, skin cancer is unquestionably the most dangerous. It nearly always can be treated effectively if detected early, and many cases are preventable. Yet, every year, millions are diagnosed with skin cancer, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths, and countless disfiguring damages. Why are the numbers so high (and climbing)? The short answer is that many people forego adequate sun protection and cancer checks. They don’t use enough sunscreen, they don’t look at their skin, and they don’t have professional screening often … Continue reading

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Prevention is the best treatment for skin cancer

As you laze in the sun on a summer afternoon, or rush around town tending to your long list of errands, a life-threating disease may be the farthest thing from your mind. However, you could be inviting just such a disease if you didn’t take time to apply sunscreen. Skin cancer is not a topic to take lightly. It needlessly claims thousands of lives every year, and it continues to become more prevalent. Considering these grim statistics, the startling fact is that most skin cancer is avoidable. UV radiation, which may be associated with unprotected exposure to natural sunlight or … Continue reading

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Is it time for your annual skin cancer screening?

These days, everyone is busy and it seems we only get busier with each passing year. Your schedule can’t accommodate everything that you need to do. Some things are postponed, and others are forgotten completely. All too often, diagnostics and preventive care, such as skin cancer screening, falls victim to the time crunch. Why take the time to see a doctor if you aren’t sick? The answer is simple. Skin cancer screening only costs you a few minutes every year – and it could save your life. What to expect If no problems are found, your screening will be completed … Continue reading

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Ten tips for skin cancer prevention

The skin is a large and complex organ. There is a virtually endless list of potential skin problems and diseases, which can have implications medically, cosmetically, or both. Although many people pay a great deal of attention to problems such as acne or wrinkles, the most serious skin disease of all is too frequently ignored. Especially in youth, when one has a bit of a feeling of invincibility, it can be easy to think of skin cancer as something that happens to other people. It can be easy to convince yourself that one more suntan won’t make that much difference. … Continue reading

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How successful is skin cancer surgery?

The most common form of cancer in the United States is skin cancer, and it claims thousands of lives every year. The vast majority of cases are associated with unprotected UV exposure. Fun in the summer sun with your friends may be enough to push worries of cancer out of your mind. It’s easy to think of it as something that happens to other people – until it happens to you. A diagnosis, or even suspicion, of skin cancer can be frightening and confusing, but you are not alone. You have a caring, compassionate, highly skilled dermatologist on your side. … Continue reading

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Nationally prominent dermatologist explains the signs of skin cancer

Skin cancer can be a frightening diagnosis. Fortunately, there is a way to remember the warning signs of skin cancer that can help in early treatment. It is as simple as knowing your ABCDEs. Dr. Jeanine Downie, a national prominent dermatologist, educates people all of ages about the dangers of skin cancer. Dr. Downie is the founder of image Dermatology® in Montclair and sees patients from the surrounding neighborhoods and beyond. Dr. Downie is a fellow of the National Skin Foundation, the only international organization devoted solely to combating skin cancer, the most common of all cancers. According to the … Continue reading

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Patients seek nationally prominent dermatologist for skin cancer treatment

In the United States, every year, nearly five million people are treated for skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. The most dangerous type of cancer is melanoma. A slowly growing bump, a mole that changes, or a dry and scaly rough patch may be a sign of skin cancer. This condition can be detected early, improving the cure rate. Dr. Jeanine Downie, the founder of image Dermatology®, and our team are happy to explain the treatment options so patients in the Glen Ridge area and beyond can make the best decisions regarding their overall health. The face, neck, … Continue reading

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