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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Examination

The American Board of Dermatology recently announced its certification of Clarus Dermatology's Medical Director, Neil A. Shah, MD, FAAD for passing the 2021 Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Examination. Already a...

Winter has finally arrived in Minnesota

Winter has finally arrived in Minnesota and the holiday season is in full force. As we focus on giving this time of year, it’s important to remember to take care...

Filler and Botox

Filler and Botox go together like peanut butter and chocolate and are staples in cosmetic dermatology. Both serve as a minimally invasive way to leave you looking refreshed. When used...

Facing Our Fears

With Halloween approaching quickly we may find ourselves thinking more about things that scare us each fall when the moon is full in the dark night sky. Over time, we...

The images are from a patient that board-certified dermatologist Dr. Neil Shah recently saw here at Clarus Dermatology. The large, harmless tumor was determined to most likely be a giant skin tag, known formally as a giant fibroepithelial polyp.
When a Giant Polyp Becomes a Literal Pain in the Butt

You don’t see tumors that look like this everyday - and if you’re a little squeamish, you may not want to see tumors that look like this ever. The images...

Now that spring is in full swing and we are spending more time outside, Clarus Dermatology wants our patients to be mindful of their exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Even if it’s cloudy outside, the sun’s rays are still harmful to your skin, and we want to make sure you take the steps in this guide to stay protected.
A Guide to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun

Now that spring is in full swing and we are spending more time outside, Clarus Dermatology wants our patients to be mindful of their exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet...

Schedule Your Next Appointment At Our New Locations

Clarus Dermatology physicians and physician assistants will now be seeing patients at three North Memorial facilities: New Hope, Minnetonka and Maple Grove. While we have seen patients at these locations...

Could this be Skin Cancer? Is this changing spot on the cheek of a 25 year old woman something to be concerned about? It’s here that we encounter a tale of two diagnoses - one benign, one cancerous - and the harsh difficulty of grey areas in medicine.
Could This Be Skin Cancer? A Tale of Two Diagnoses and the Difficulty of Grey Areas in Medicine

Could this be skin cancer? Is this changing spot on the cheek of a 25 year old woman something to be concerned about? Dr. Neil Shah evaluated the growth and...