Medical Expertise of Dr. Elka Eisen, MD
Dr. Eisen specializes in adult medical dermatology with particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. She also offer medical dermatology care to adults and children.
About Dr. Elka Eisen, MD
Elka Eisen, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Tucson area at Healthy Skin Dermatology.
Dr. Eisen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada.
Dr. Eisen has lectured at national meetings and has been published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. While in residency, she was the honorary recipient of the American Academy of Dermatology's Committee on Internal Affairs Scholarship and represented the Academy at the International Dermatology meeting in Paris.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
What are some tips for treating dry skin?
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
Dr. Eisen earned her medical degree (MD) with honors from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine in 1997. She completed a six-year advanced degree program with a 4-year scholarship to the University of Toronto and a Canada Science and Technology Scholarship. Receiving her dermatology specialty training at the University of Toronto, she completed a five-year residency, with two years of internal medicine training.