About Dr. Elise Herro, MD, FAAD
She graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University Barrett Honors College, earning her B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Business. She then received her M.D. degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she was awarded certificates of Excellence in Community Medicine and Distinction in Community Service.
Dr. Herro subsequently completed her Internal Medicine internship at Loyola University Chicago. She went on to a Dermatology clinical research fellowship at University of California, San Diego/ Rady Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Herro then completed her Dermatology residency from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she served as chief resident.
Before joining our team at American Skin Institute, Dr. Herro served as Clinical Instructor in Dermatology at University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Herro sees adult and pediatric patients for all aspects of medical dermatology. She is also a specialist in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery and laser surgery.
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
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...
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...
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...
American Skin Institute

American Skin Institute is a leading provider of dermatology services in Southern California.
The practice was formed in 2012, when the office of Ilya Reyter M.D. merged with the office of Allan Wirtzer M.D. With locations in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills and Westlake Village, American Skin Institute provides excellence in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
Our founder and Medical Director, Ilya Reyter, M.D., is fellowship-trained in dermatological surgery, specializing in Mohs skin cancer surgery and reconstruction as well as minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.
The board certified dermatologists and staff of American Skin Institute are dedicated to treating all aspects of skin disease utilizing the most advanced technology. Our facilities include:
- Mohs treatment center, for the most advanced surgical treatment for skin cancers
- Medicare-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center, offering the highest level of surgical care
- Comprehensive laser treatment center, with lasers for the treatment of blood vessels, sun damaged skin, sun spots, tattoo removal, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation
- Photodynamic treatment center, utilizing Blu-U light therapy for the treatment of acne and pre-skin cancerous lesions
- Psoriasis treatment center, including ultraviolet light therapy and the X-Trac laser system
- Acne treatment center
- Radiation oncology department, offering non-surgical treatment for skin cancer
- Plastic Surgery department