Dr. Joseph Porres, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatologic Surgery,
Dermatopathology,
General Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Joseph Porres, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
Uses the following meds among others: Vtama cr, Otezla, Cosentyx, Zorive cream,
About Dr. Joseph Porres, MD
JOSPEH M. PORRES, M.D. Ph.D., P.C.
Specialty: Dermatology & Dermatopahtology
Address: 50 W EDMONSTON DR #308
Rockville, MD 20852-1276
Training:
- Dermatology residency at University of Minnesota (medical, surgical, and cosmetic: hair, nails, and skin)
- Ph.D. in medical microbiology
Board certification and experience:
- Dr. Porres is board certified in Dermatology, dermatopathology, and medical microbiology, and has been practicing dermatology and dermatological surgery for many years.
Hospital affiliation:
- Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD.
Patient Education Resources
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
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 ...
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...
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 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...