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
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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...
Does it cost more to get a tattoo or to have it removed?
The cost of getting a tattoo and the cost of having it removed can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and complexity of the tattoo, as well as the experience and reputation ...
The cost of getting a tattoo and the cost of having it removed can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and complexity of the tattoo, as well as the experience and reputation ...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
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 ...
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 ...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
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...
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...
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.