Dr. Charles Trapp, MD
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Charles Trapp, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Charles Trapp, MD
Charles F. Trapp, M.D. is a Board-Certified Dermatologist who founded Emerald Coast Dermatology in 1994. A graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Albany Medical College, Dr. Trapp served a general medical internship at the Albany Medical Center Hospital and a dermatology residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Following Air Force assignments at Eglin AFB as a General Medical Officer and MacDill AFB as Staff Dermatologist, Dr. Trapp returned to the Florida Panhandle to start Emerald Coast Dermatology in Crestview - now the largest dermatology practice in the area.
Dr. Trapp's professional interests include General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery including Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancer, and Cosmetic Dermatology. Cosmetic procedures performed include Sclerotherapy for spider veins, Glycolic Acid Chemical Peels, removal of unwanted moles and sunspots, and Fraxel laser therapy for skin rejuventaion.
Charles F. Trapp, M.D., is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, The American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and the Florida Society of Dermatology. Dr. Trapp has been active in teaching dermatology to medical students, physician assistants, and resident physicians and he is an Assistant Professor of both the University of South Alabama College of Allied Health and the University of South Florida School of Medicine.
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...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Education & Training
- Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
- Internship: Albany Medical Center
- Medical School: Albany Medical College