About Dr. Christopher Edens, MD, FAAD
Christopher M. Edens, MD, FAAD, is board-certified dermatologist. As a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, he has over 8 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of skin conditions.
Dr. Edens is active in high-quality patient care and resident education as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He serves as the Medical Director for the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dermatology Department and is the director of medical student and resident rotations. He has been selected as the top physician educator twice in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 by the graduating dermatology residents of the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. He has a strong interest in the use of dermoscopy for the early detection of skin cancer and in the use of lifestyle medicine interventions to address the broader aspects of health.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
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...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Education & Training
Dr. Edens majored in Biology at the United States Air Force Academy, where he was a Distinguished Graduate with academic and military honors. He obtained his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed initial internship training in Family Medicine at David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. He served as a primary care physician at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, where he served in a broad range of capacities including operational medical support to field exercises and a deployment. Returning to his longstanding interest in dermatology, he completed a dermatology residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, serving as Chief Resident during his final year. He served as a military general dermatologist at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia before returning as faculty at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium dermatology residency.
Professional Affiliations
Texas Dermatology
At Texas Dermatology, we seek to deliver the highest quality of skin care for multiple generations of Texans. We aim to provide a team-oriented and productive work environment. We strive to be a responsible corporate citizens and contributing members of the community through education, research, and service.