Dr. Helen Fincher, MD
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About Dr. Helen Fincher, MD
Helen Fincher, MD, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Los Angeles, California area at Fincher Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery as well as Rebecca Fitzgerald MD Dermatology.
Dr.Fincher's areas of expertise include the treatment of acne, sclerotherapy, laser treatment of birthmarks, blood vessels, and tattoos along with the latest skin rejuvenation techniques using chemical peels, Botox®, and injectable fillers.
Dr.Fincher received her MD from The University of Tennessee, Memphis. Following this, she completed her Dermatology Residency at Stanford University. She has worked in both private practice as well as in academia, serving on the faculty at Stanford University and as a clinical faculty member at UCLA.
Patient Education Resources
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...
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...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
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...
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
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: University of Tennessee
- Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
