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 food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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 can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
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