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
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...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
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...
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
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: University of Tennessee
- Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
