Medical Disclaimer

Not medical advice

Articles, FAQs, condition guides and service descriptions on this site are for general education. They don't replace an examination by a qualified clinician who knows your history.

No doctor–patient relationship

Reading this site, or contacting the office through it, doesn't create a doctor–patient relationship. That begins only when you are seen as a patient.

Skin changes need a real look

No website, app or photo can tell you whether a spot is skin cancer. Only an examination and, when needed, a biopsy can. If a spot is new, changing, bleeding or not healing, book a visit.

Medicines and treatment decisions

Don't start, stop or change a medicine based on this website. Some dermatology medicines need monitoring, and some, like isotretinoin, have strict safety programs.

Cosmetic results vary

This site doesn't show before-and-after photos or promise results. Cosmetic treatments carry real risks, described on the relevant pages, and outcomes differ between people and skin types.

Emergencies

If you think you're having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. After a filler injection, vision changes or skin that turns white, gray or blue need emergency care.

License and board verification

Dr. Nathan practices in New Hampshire. New Hampshire physician licenses are issued by the New Hampshire Board of Medicine and can be checked with the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification license lookup (opens in a new tab). Her New Hampshire license number is 24304. She also holds Massachusetts license 283008, which can be checked with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine's physician profile lookup (opens in a new tab). Board certification can be checked with the American Board of Dermatology (opens in a new tab).

Affiliations and opinions

This is Dr. Nathan's professional website. It isn't the official website of Dermatology & Skin Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center or Harvard Medical School. Opinions here are her own and don't necessarily represent the views of any practice, hospital or university.