Arthur Balin MD PHD FACP

Arthur Balin MD PHD FACP Dedicated to Sally Balin, mother of Arthur K. Balin, MD, PhD, the center opened its doors in December 1997.

Located on Baltimore Pike in Media, Pennsylvania, The Sally Balin Medical Center is a state of the art medical facility specializing in Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery and Longevity Medicine. The Center contains outpatient examination and treatment areas, patient lounges, a recovery area and special facilities for phototherapy, as well as various types of lasers. In addition, we have comfortable areas for individuals having cosmetic consultations and treatments with our aestheticians. The Center also includes research laboratories for molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture and pathology. A library, conference room and classrooms are also available to our staff for ongoing educational activities. The Sally Balin Ambulatory Surgical Center is a state licensed surgical unit consisting of two fully equipped surgical suites. Our operating rooms meet the highest standards and are accredited by the AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care).

05/02/2024

Did you know that rosacea tends to set in after middle age and is more common in fair skinned people? This common skin condition usually only affects the face and eyes, and is characterized by redness, pimples, and broken blood vessels.

04/30/2024

Did you know that fingernails grow .1 millimeters a day and toenails grow a millimeter each month? Toenails grow slower than fingernails. Both types of nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter as well.

04/25/2024

Did you know that basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common forms of skin cancer? If detected early, this type of skin cancer can easily be treated and the cure rates are close to 95%.

04/23/2024

Did you know that a healthy diet can do wonders for your skin? Eat sufficient fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Diets rich in vitamin C and that are low in unhealthy fats, processed foods, and refined carbohydrates may contribute to younger looking skin.

04/18/2024

Did you know that your fingernails often reflect your general state of health? Changes in nails such as discoloration or thickening can signal health problems including the kidneys, liver, heart and lung, and possibly anemia or diabetes.

04/16/2024

A common dermatological drug is Botox, a purified form of botulinum, a neurotoxin that induces botulism. Treatment areas include the lips, neck, brow, forehead, crow's feet area, nose, underarms, hands, and feet. Botox is injected in minute amounts to treat muscle spasms and relax facial muscles to reduce wrinkles.

04/11/2024

Did you know that if you're 40 to 49 years of age and have severe psoriasis, you are twice as likely to experience a heart attack as someone who does not have psoriasis? However, a 40- to 49-year-old person with mild psoriasis is just 20 percent more likely to have a heart attack.

04/09/2024

Often, our nails say a lot about our state of health. Certain changes in your nail color or extraordinary thickening could mean that something is wrong. If that happens you need to visit a doctor immediately.

04/04/2024

We feel sensations such as pain, itchiness, and temperature change through our skin because of the nerves and blood vessels contained within the dermis. The sensation of touch is transmitted by special nerve cells called "Meissner's and Vater-Pacini corpuscles."

04/02/2024

Protecting your skin from the sun is vital to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA rays and UVB rays for the best protection, and reapply it after exposure to water or every two hours.

03/28/2024

The skin condition eczema is commonly misunderstood, in part because many conditions, such as diaper rash, fall under the general eczema category. Generally speaking, when your skin becomes itchy, irritated, and swollen, you likely have eczema.

03/26/2024

The risk factors for most skins cancers include excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and tanning booths, leaving your skin exposed to the sun, having pale and easily sunburned skin, being a natural redhead or being naturally blond, having many or unusual moles, having a family history of skin cancer, and suffering from prior and severe sunburns. If you fall into any of these categories, speak to your dermatologist about the skin exam appointment schedule that is best for your skin type and background.

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110 Chesley Drive
Media, PA
19063

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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