Medical Expertise of Dr. Francisca Kartono, D.O.
Dr. Kartono specializes in medical and surgical dermatology, diagnosing a treating a range of skin conditions. She has particular expertise in administering phototherpy and in the treatment of skin cancer.
About Dr. Francisca Kartono, D.O.
Dr. Francisca Kartono, DO is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the greater Detroit area at Dermatology Specialists of Canton.
Dr. Kartono previously served as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Dept of Dermatology at the Wexner Ohio State University Medical Center.
Dr. Kartono has numerous dermatology publications, lectured at national meetings, and was involved with clinical trials in psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and lupus.
Dr. Kartono previously served as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Dept of Dermatology at the Wexner Ohio State University Medical Center.
Dr. Kartono has numerous dermatology publications, lectured at national meetings, and was involved with clinical trials in psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and lupus.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
What are some basic acne skin care tips?
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
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...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Kartono graduated with honors from UCLA and received her medical degree fromWestern University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She then made her big move to Michigan and completed her internship at Henry Ford Hospital and her dermatology residency training at Botsford and Pontiac Osteopathic Hospitals through Michigan State University.
After completing her dermatology residency, she subsequently pursued a fellowship at the Ohio State University Medical Center with a focus on cutaneous lymphoma.
After completing her dermatology residency, she subsequently pursued a fellowship at the Ohio State University Medical Center with a focus on cutaneous lymphoma.
Hamzavi Dermatology
Hamzavi Dermatology has diagnosed and treated diseases of the skin, hair and nails for thousands of patients and hundreds of families in southeast Michigan.
Our practice covers many elements of dermatology, including medical, pediatric and surgical dermatology. We enjoy building therapeutic relationships with the entire family to ensure healthy skin for all ages. Hamzavi Dermatology has more than 30 years of experience caring for dermatology patients in southeast Michigan.
All of our physicians are board-certified dermatologists who excel in general dermatology as well as in the sub-specialties of skin cancer, surgical procedures, and pediatric and ethnic dermatology.
Our practice covers many elements of dermatology, including medical, pediatric and surgical dermatology. We enjoy building therapeutic relationships with the entire family to ensure healthy skin for all ages. Hamzavi Dermatology has more than 30 years of experience caring for dermatology patients in southeast Michigan.
All of our physicians are board-certified dermatologists who excel in general dermatology as well as in the sub-specialties of skin cancer, surgical procedures, and pediatric and ethnic dermatology.