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2100 16th Ave SSuite 202Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone+1 205-933-0987
Fax+1 205-930-1758
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Summary
- Dr. Melanie Appell is a dermatologist located in Birmingham, AL, with a subspecialty in cosmetic dermatology. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center and holds a medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, along with a B.S. in Biological and Medical Sciences with high honors. Dr. Appell's experience spans general and cosmetic dermatology. She has contributed to scientific literature with publications in the International Journal of Dermatology and Cancer, and has been involved in clinical trials focusing on atopic dermatitis, acne, rosacea and actinic keratoses. Her accolades include being named a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2014, and academic honors from the University of Florida, including membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha.
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1985 - 1988
University of FloridaInternship, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1985- University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1984
University of FloridaB.S., Biological and Medical Sciences, With High Honors, 1981
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1985 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1985 - 1987
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Dean's List University of Florida
- President's Honor Roll University of Florida
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Clinical Trials
- A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of DFD-06 Cream in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 35 citationsA calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate two‐compound scalp formulation in the treatment of scalp psoriasis in Hispanic/Latino and Black/African American patients: r...Stephen K. Tyring, Natalia Mendoza, Melanie Lewitt Appell, Adrian Bibby, Richard Foster
International Journal of Dermatology. 2010-11-01 - 14 citationsErythema gyratum repens a cutaneous marker of malignancyMelanie Lewitt Appell, William Q. Ward, Stephen K. Tyring
Cancer. 1988-08-01
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- Fellow
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