Dr. InYoung Kim, MD, PhD
Cosmetic Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. InYoung Kim, MD, PhD
Dr. InYoung Kim is a board-certified Dermatologist with 10 years of experience in the fields of medical dermatology, and is a published author in integrative medicine studies and topics. Her interests include the prevention and treatment of skin cancer and anti-aging.
Dr. Kim is licensed in Wisconsin and offers care to patients through SkinSage.
About Dr. InYoung Kim, MD, PhD
Dr. InYoung Kim finds great fulfillment treating her patients in a holistic manner, which includes non-traditional (alternative and complementary) approaches. She believes that gut health is closely linked to skin health and is particularly interested in the role of diet and supplements in dermatologic conditions. Other interests include global medical missions work and fluorescence-guided imaging in skin cancer surgery.
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
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...
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...
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...
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
Dr. Kim completed her BA, MD and PhD at the University of Chicago. Her PhD was in Immunology, focusing on the GI immune system.
After her dermatology residency at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Kim completed the Integrative Dermatology Certification Program to gain more tools to help her patients.