What Really Happens To The Skin During Trauma & Cancer Treatment
A Conversation with Dr. Angela Lamb
Dr. Angela Lamb is a board-certified dermatologist, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and a nationally respected leader in medical and academic dermatology. Based in New York City, she trains future physicians while caring for patients with complex skin conditions at the frontlines of clinical practice. She is also the founder of the Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology Faculty Practice, where she brings both rigor and deep empathy to a diverse patient community.
Dr. Lamb’s expertise spans acne, eczema, hair disorders, inflammatory skin disease, cosmetic dermatology, and skin cancer detection, with a particular focus on onco-dermatology: the care of skin, hair, and nails before, during, and after cancer treatment. She has extensive experience supporting patients through chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, surgery, and long-term recovery, treating skin changes not as superficial side effects but as medical and emotional realities that deserve specialized care. Known for her clear, accessible education around skin health and dermatologic disease, Dr. Lamb is committed to patient education, shared decision-making, and precision care that helps people feel more informed, supported, and at home in their own skin.
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