Jessica Krant

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Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH, is a board-certified dermatologist in NYC specializing in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, including Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery. In addition to her work in private practice, Krant is assistant clinical professor of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Krant has authored textbook chapters as well as journal articles for publication, consulted for industry, and presented at medical conferences. Her opinions are quoted in the press and she has been a regular columnist for Consumer's Union ShopSmart magazine as well as a contributor to the OnHealth newsletter.

After graduating from Harvard College magna cum laude, Krant attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society Honors, receiving both an MD and a master's degree in public health. Krant completed her medicine internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. After completing formal American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship training, she is now a member of the ACMS.

Krant is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Find her at www.ArtofDermatology.com.

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  1. Thursday December 01, 2011

    1. Should I be worried about all of the tiny white bumps on my back and my chest?

      Answer - Mr Bumps, It can be a little difficult to diagnose "tiny white bumps" on the internet with no photograph or in person examination, but there are many conditions that could cause this that are nothing to be worried about. If they came out all of a sudden and have no redness associated, but seem to "wipe...

  2. Thursday June 09, 2011

    1. What causes dark circles under the eyes?

      Answer - The reason for dark circles under the eyes is more complex than it seems on the surface. There can also be more than one cause, and it can differ between people. The tissue of the lower eyelid is complex: it contains skin (including dermis beneath the surface), fat, many blood vessels, tissue fluid, and nerves...

  3. Saturday May 07, 2011

    1. Are darkened toenail beds a sign that death is near?

      Answer - Jesshelper,

    2. How can I best care for my mom's hair and skin?

      Answer - Linda, I can hear the distress in your words. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's is heartbreaking enough, but when you know your mom was always so attentive to her appearance, it can be a struggle to try to help her keep it up. Caring for elderly hair and skin can be very tricky. You are right. Skin does thin and get drier with age, as does hair...

  4. Wednesday April 06, 2011

    1. How can I stop the skin around my fingernails from peeling off?

      Answer - Peeling skin around the fingernails can mean a range of possible causes, from excessive hand washing without good moisturizing, to infection, to a more complex internal disease situation. Without knowing your medical history or more about the exact description of what is happening (and without seeing it) it is hard to be precisely sure what is wrong...

  5. Sunday December 19, 2010

    1. How do you know if you have mouth cancer?

      Answer - Mouth cancer can happen to anyone, not just smokers and former smokers, though the risk in that group is increased.

    2. What does ashen or ash-like skin color around the cheeks and eyes indicate?

      Answer - Stuffer, Ashen or ash-like skin color anywhere on the body may indicate a few different things. If by "ashen" you mean pale, this could indicate a low blood count, such as in anemia. Healthy blood flow lends a slight pinkish hue to the skin, and if this is lacking, the area may look pale, slightly greenish, or slightly grayish...

  6. Saturday November 13, 2010

    1. Is there anything that can be done for sagging skin due to weight loss?

      Answer - Sagging skin due to weight loss is a universal problem. When the weight loss is intentional, we want to celebrate, but end up having yet another issue to tackle. If your weight loss is not intentional, make sure you see your doctor to make sure nothing else is wrong.

  7. Sunday July 25, 2010

    1. Is this continued skin irritation due to chemo from seven years ago?

      Answer - First, Congratulations on your having gotten through such a tough time and being 7 years out. I hope you are feeling well overall, aside from this annoying, persistent hand and foot syndrome.

  8. Saturday July 10, 2010

    1. Does skin cancer after breast cancer treatment mean the treatment wasn't effective?

      Answer - Skin cancer can form after breast cancer, but I am not sure that is technically what happened in your mom's case. It sounds like she possibly had some radiation dermatitis after the original treatment, which is unfortunately common, but then possibly the original breast cancer itself spread to the skin...

    2. How can I get lumps under my skin removed?

      Answer - The lumps under your skin may be even easier to treat than hernias or cholesterol deposits. There is a strong possibility they may be a benign, not dangerous type of fatty growth called a lipoma. Lipomas form for no known reason, and some people can get several of them...

    3. Is there such a thing as "thin skin"?

      Answer - Thin skin in the elderly is quite a common occurrence, and Jennifer is right, it can be exacerbated by a daily aspirin, Plavix, or coumadin regimen (blood thinners) or by chronic use of prednisone for other conditions.

    4. Is there something that will prevent moles from erupting?

      Answer - Having moles erupting on your body suddenly can be a little unsettling, but you probably shouldn't worry. I would like to say a few things about your question.

  9. Sunday April 25, 2010

    1. What could it mean if I cut does not heal?

      Answer - A cut that will not heal, or a scratch that never really heals, can be caused by a few different things, some more risky than others.

  10. Friday April 23, 2010

    1. What's the best treatment for eczema?

      Answer - Treating eczema is sometimes ineffective, if the rash you are treating is not truly eczema.

  11. Sunday April 18, 2010

    1. What is the prognosis for melanoma that recurs in the same spot?

      Answer - The prognosis (expected outcome) for recurring melanoma in the same spot is not clearly defined. Two recurrences (three surgeries)on the same exact spot is relatively uncommon. Traditionally, complete surgical removal for a true melanoma includes a very wide, and sometimes disfiguring, surgical margin...

    2. What can I do about these aging spots?

      Answer - If these spots are truly 'age spots' as your doctor has said, they may be one of two types. Thin, flat brown spots that you can't feel with your eyes closed are likely to be lentigoes, or lentigines. These used to be known as "liver spots" and are not dangerous.

  12. Thursday February 25, 2010

    1. What causes darkened fingertips?

      Answer - Dark pigment in the fingertips can be caused by many conditions ranging from expected side effects of some chemotherapy medications, to problems with blood flow in the fingertips, to harmless external causes. Without more information like how long this took to develop, what color the darkening is, what...

  13. Wednesday January 20, 2010

    1. Can a black or brown dot under toenails be a sign of skin cancer?

      Answer - Any dot or streak under a toenail or fingernail that has not always been there should be investigated by a dermatologist, the physician responsible for the health of skin, hair, and also nails.

  14. Sunday December 27, 2009

    1. What is the difference between a mole and a wart?

      Answer - The difference between a mole and a wart is that moles are not contagious, but warts are.

    2. What could a red rash with no pain or itch be?

      Answer - The red rash with no itch or pain on the sides of your neck is most likely a harmless condition called Poikiloderma of Civatte. It is usually caused by excess exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. One clue that this is what's going on, is that usually the area on the front of your...

  15. Monday November 30, 2009

    1. What are the signs of skin cancer?

      Answer - The signs of skin cancer can be obvious or subtle. There are three main types of skin cancer, depending on which skin cell type has gone bad: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, in order of increasing danger. Each can have many different appearances, and all three can also look like each other...

    2. Does this sound like inflammatory breast cancer or a side effect of medication?

      Answer - Yes, you are absolutely right. A change in the skin of the nipple, or any portion of the breast, should be taken seriously and pursued by a physician until the underlying cause is identified and breast cancer is ruled out. This is especially true when the skin irritation is one-sided and not on both nipples...

    3. What can help skin irritation?

      Answer - I’m sorry to hear that your grandmother is having so much trouble. Skin does break down after a time when someone is bedridden or unable to change positions.