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

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...
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...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
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...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
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 ...
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...