Dr. Howard Gerber, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatopathology
About Dr. Howard Gerber, MD
Howard Gerber, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Houston metropolitan area.
In addition to seeing clinic patients, he also serves as a consultant Dermatopathologist to various clinical laboratories in the Houston area.
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 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...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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 are some treatments to get rid of warts?
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
Education & Training
After receiving his B.S. in psychology from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gerber returned to Houston and earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical School. Following an internship in Transitional Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, he completed his Dermatology residency.
He completed additional Fellowship training in Dermatopathology, a subspecialty of Pathology and Dermatology that integrates clinical information with microscopic observations for the interpretation of skin biopsies, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
He completed additional Fellowship training in Dermatopathology, a subspecialty of Pathology and Dermatology that integrates clinical information with microscopic observations for the interpretation of skin biopsies, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Bellaire Dermatology Associates
For over 18 years, Bellaire Dermatology has cared for Houstonians by providing the latest proven treatments to protect and improve their skin. At Bellaire Dermatology we are committed to providing the finest care through personalized, individual attention and progressive treatment strategies in the fields of medical and cosmetic dermatology. We offer the most current and effective therapies in both pediatric and adult dermatology in a patient-friendly environment