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
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...
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...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
Education & Training
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: University of Tennessee
- Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
