Brian Costello, MPAS, PA-C
About Brian Costello, MPAS, PA-C
Brian Costello PA-C joined Albuquerque Dermatology Associates after completing over 27 years in a distinguished military career retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He has over 20 years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
PA Costello treats a wide variety of dermatology conditions. His duties include performing skin cancer screenings, biopsies, cryosurgical destruction (freezing) of precancerous growths (Actinic Keratoses), and managing chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Additionally, he has many years of experience in dermatologic surgical removal of skin cancer from a wide host of locations. PA Costello is accepting new patients and is easily accessible for both new and existing patients.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Brian Costello earned his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Air Force Physician Assistant program.
