text: Contact Dermatitis Center
  Location: Providence – Rhode Island Hospital
  Hours: Tuesday mornings
  Phone: (401) 383-7835
  Fax: (401) 444-7142
  The Contact Dermatitis Center is a regional referral service for evaluating rashes that might be due to contact allergy, and occupational skin problems. The center is staffed by Stephen Glinick, MD, an experienced patch tester. Patients are seen only on referral from dermatologists, allergists, and occupational medicine physicians. Typically, patients are seen for a detailed evaluation and then are patch tested the same day. The patches are left on for 48 hours and are removed at home. Patients return the day after removing the patches for interpretation of the tests and again another two days later for another reading for delayed reactions. Patch testing is painless and involves placing small quantities of each allergen being tested under a “patch”. No needles or pricking of the skin are involved, so even children are cooperative. A detailed report is sent to the referring physician, and all patients receive printed educational material and personal counseling about their positive tests.
  If you are interested in being patch tested, please contact your dermatologist, allergist, or occupational medicine physician and have them fax the form below.
  Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic
  Hours: Last Monday of every month
  Phone: (401) 444-7959
  Fax: (401) 444-7144
  Welcome to the Brown Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Program. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of cutaneous lymphomas–including B cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, and Sezary syndrome. Our services include consultations, phototherapy, infusion therapy, clinical trials, and children’s treatments. Patients are seen only on referral from a physician. Any notes, biopsy reports, or other information should be faxed to the office by the referring provider.
  Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Oncology Program
  Location: Providence – Rhode Island Hospital, Lifespan Cancer Institute
  Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the Month, 1pm – 5pm
  Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Time: Every Wednesday, 12pm – 1pm. Tumor board is held in person at Rhode Island Hospital, but virtual participation is available for clinicians that cannot participate in person.
  Phone: (401) 270-1870
  Fax: (401) 444-7144
  The Skin and Musculoskeletal Center (SAM)
  The Skin and Musculoskeletal Center (SAM) is a new center envisioned by the collaboration of Dr. Abrar Qureshi and Dr. Anthony Reginato. This multidisciplinary clinic is dedicated to the care of adult and pediatric patients with combined skin and rheumatologic disorders and gives the patients a unique opportunity to be managed in a multidisciplinary setting. The center offers specialized care, diagnosis and management for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, cutaneous and systemic lupus, pyoderma gangrenosum, systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma, dermatomyositis, vasculitis and vasculopathic disorders, and sarcoidosis. The center has access to a variety of in-house treatment options including biologics, infused medications with access to infusion centers across Rhode Island, comprehensive phototherapy treatments, and musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and therapy. Patients will receive an informational packet to let them know what to expect the day of the appointment and what information they will need to bring with them on the day. We will do our best to accommodate you as soon as possible. To make this appointment valuable for your patients please have your provider send any pertinent records, i.e. pathology results, imaging results, etc. Your provider will receive comprehensive notes and a copy of the assessment and plan for your patients once the appointment is complete.
  Dr. Robinson-Bostom follows complicated solid organ transplant recipients. Photography, documentation, and management of skin cancers, cutaneous infections, and unique dermatoses seen in this population is emphasized. If you would like to be seen please have your provider send a referral to this clinic.
  PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT)
  BLU-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator is indicated for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses. Actinic Keratosis (AKs) is the most common precancer. AKs are rough-textured, dry, scaly patches on the skin that are caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) such as sunlight. AKs are often called “sun spots”. They occur most often on areas such as the face, scalp and ears. They can range in color from skin tones to reddish brown. They can be as small as a pinhead or larger than a quarter. Frequent skin examinations are the key to early detection and prevention. Levulan® PDT Topical Solution is applied to the AK. The solution is then absorbed by the AK cells where it is converted to a chemical that makes the cells extremely sensitive to light. When the AK cells are exposed to the BLU-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator, a reaction occurs which destroys the AK cells.
  The XTRAC® Velocity Excimer Laser is an exciting new treatment for psoriasis. The XTRAC® Velocity laser is designed to provide fast, effective relief from dry, itchy and unsightly psoriasis lesions. Using a carefully focused beam of laser light delivered through an advanced technology light guide device, the XTRAC® Excimer Laser system can treat psoriasis lesions quickly and effectively. The XTRAC® Laser concentrates the light only on the psoriasis lesion, allowing the physician to deliver high doses necessary for rapid clearing while minimizing exposure of health skin. Individual results will vary depending on the body surface affected. Most patients experience significant improvement in as few as 6 to 10 treatments and clearance in 10 to 20 depending on the severity.
  The Hair Clinic is a regional referral service for the evaluation and treatment of all hair disorders and access to clinical trials. The center is led by Dr. Carlos Wambier. Please send any pertinent records, including pathology reports, photographs, labs, and clinic notes.
  Skin of Color Clinic
  The Skin of Color Clinic is a regional referral service for the evaluation and treatment of diseases occurring in patients with skin of color. We offer expertise and treatment options that consider the unique needs of these patients including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases more likely to occur in this patient population. The center is led by Dr. Elnaz Firoz. Please send any pertinent records, including pathology reports, photographs, labs, and clinic notes.