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
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 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...
What are the best sunscreens?
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...
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...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
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...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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