About Dr. Elizabeth Arthur, MD
Dr. Arthur is Board Certified in Dermatology and is faculty at Rochester General and Strong Memorial Hospital teaching medical students and residents. She has conducted multiple clinical trials on acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, glycolic acid, and BOTOX.
In April 2004, Dr. Arthur opened her solo Dermatology practice and medical spa. The practice, Helendale Dermatology and Medical Spa, is located off Empire Boulevard and 590 in the old Laurelton School on Helendale Road. Dr. Arthur has tried to maintain the style of the building by incorporating many antiques into the décor. Dr. Arthur is proud of the warm and home-like atmosphere of her office. She takes pride in the staff that over the years have become family and friends.
Dr. Arthur is active in the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children/NY (NCMEC). She served on the Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Elizabeth Arthur is a native of Scottsville, NY. She attended St. Pius Tenth in Chili and St. Agnes High School. Liz graduated from Villanova University with Honors in Biology. She then graduated from Hahnemann University Medical School with many honors. After completing medical school, Dr. Arthur initially began her residency in Internal Medicine, however decided to change to Dermatology. After completing her residency, she returned to Rochester to be closer to her family.