Dr. Julie Harper, MD
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About Dr. Julie Harper, MD
Dr. Julie C. Harper, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
She received her medical degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, and went on to complete an internship in Internal Medicine. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia and her undergraduate degree at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Harper is founding director of the American Acne and Rosacea Society, a task force member of American Academy of Dermatology Telemedicine, a former American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Retreat Participant, and a former Women's Dermatologic Society Board of Directors Young Physician Representative.
She has written and spoken on the subject of acne and rosacea extensively. Some of Dr. Harper's writings can be found in journals such as Practical Dermatology Advances in Dermatology, and Cecil's Review of General Internal Medicine 8th edition.
Patient Education Resources
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...
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...
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...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
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
- Residency: University of Missouri-Columbia
- Internship: University of Missouri-Columbia
- Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine