Medical Expertise of Dr. Franklin Johnson, MD
About Dr. Franklin Johnson, MD
Dr. Franklin R. Johnson, Jr. is a dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Baton Rouge, Louisisana area.
Completing his internship in internal medicine at Earl K. Long Medical Center, he then completed his Dermatology residency at Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine in New Orleans and at the New Orleans Charity Hospital. Dr. Johnson is also an involved member in the national and state medical communities. He is a contributing member of many medical and dermatology professional circles, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Board of Dermatology, the Louisiana Dermatological Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, and the Captial Area Medical Society.
Make an appointment with Dr. Franklin R. Johnson, Jr. by contacting Louisiana Dermatology Associates in Baton Rouge.
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...
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...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
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...
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...