Dr. John Abernethy, MD
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103
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About Dr. John Abernethy, MD
Dr. John Abernethy received his B.S., M.D. and Ph.D. from Duke University. He completed a Fellowship in Dermatopathology at both the Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University and the Institute of Dermatopathology, Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Abernethy has served on the faculties of Duke University Medical Center, University of South Alabama Department of Pathology and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology and Dermatology. He joined The Skin Surgery Center as Director of the Paraffin Lab in July of 2007.
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Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
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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 ...
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