Dr. Charles Moon, MD
Physician
Dermatology
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About Dr. Charles Moon, MD
Charles M.Moon, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist providing dermatology care to patients in the Cape Girardeau, MO area at Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri.
After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Moon completed his medical degree from the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine. He then joined the United States Army as a medical officer and completed his Internship and Dermatology Residency at the Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in San Antonio, Texas. Thereafter, he served as the dermatologist for Ft. Knox, Kentucky for five years and also deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division as a flight surgeon for one year.
After leaving military service in 2008, Dr. Moon worked in private group practice in Louisville Kentucky and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. In 2009, Dr. Moon relocated to Cape Girardeau and established Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri. He established Shine Medical aesthetics in 2013 with a focus on cosmetic procedures and services in a spa setting.
Dr.Moon has authored numerous medical articles and book chapters on a variety of dermatology topics, in addition to lecturing on various dermatology topics across the United States.
Professional Affiliations
After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Moon completed his medical degree from the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine. He then joined the United States Army as a medical officer and completed his Internship and Dermatology Residency at the Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in San Antonio, Texas. Thereafter, he served as the dermatologist for Ft. Knox, Kentucky for five years and also deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division as a flight surgeon for one year.
After leaving military service in 2008, Dr. Moon worked in private group practice in Louisville Kentucky and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. In 2009, Dr. Moon relocated to Cape Girardeau and established Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri. He established Shine Medical aesthetics in 2013 with a focus on cosmetic procedures and services in a spa setting.
Dr.Moon has authored numerous medical articles and book chapters on a variety of dermatology topics, in addition to lecturing on various dermatology topics across the United States.
Professional Affiliations
- American Society for Mohs Surgery-Fellow
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- National Psoriasis Foundation
Patient Education Resources
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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
- Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
- Internship: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
- Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine