
Dr. Damon McClain, MD, FAAD
Cosmetic Dermatology,
Dermatologic Surgery,
General Dermatology
About Dr. Damon McClain, MD, FAAD
Damon McClain, MD is a Board Certified dermatologist providing care at Three Rivers Dermatology. Dr. McClain is skilled in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He left the Navy after being selected for the rank of Commander to join Dr. Ira Cohen, a long-time friend, and mentor, in August of 2015. Three Rivers Dermatology now continues Dr. Cohen’s tradition of patient and family-centered care.
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 ...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
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...
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
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
Damon McClain, M.D. received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. After medical school, he entered the U.S. Navy, where he spent 12 years of service as a physician serving our nation’s leaders, military personnel, and their dependents in a variety of locations, both in the United States and abroad. This included the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, aboard the naval vessel USS Oak Hill in Norfolk, VA, and under the Surgeon General at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, DC.
Dr. McClain returned to Walter Reed for his Dermatology residency, which included training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Johns Hopkins University. After completing his residency, he spent three years as a staff Dermatologist at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. Dr. McClain was an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and has published in multiple medical journals.
Professional Affiliations
Three Rivers Dermatology

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