Dr. Edward Cowen, MD


Physician
Dermatology

DermAssociates, PC
10313 Georgia Avenue
Suite 309
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
For an appointment, call (301) 681-7000
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Edward Cowen, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Edward Cowen, MD

Dr. Cowen recieved his B.S. degree in Biology and Society from Cornell University and M.D. degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He then went on to receive specialty training in Dermatology and serve as Chief Resident at the University of Rochester. Dr. Cowen completed a clinical research fellowship in the Dermatology Branch and Masters Program in Clinical Research at Duke University before joining the faculty as Staff Clinician at the Center for Cancer Research at the National Institutes of Health in July 2004. Dr. Cowen has been working at DermAssociates Thursday evenings and some Saturdays since 2002.

Patient Education Resources

Acne Medication Savings
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Eczema Medication Savings & Support Programs
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the best sunscreens?
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...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...