About Dr. Kenneth Dawes, MD
Ken Dawes, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.
Dr. Dawes is a native of Wabash and established the dermatolgoy practice in 1995 with Dr. Fretzin joining the group shortly thereafter in 1997. Together they established Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group in 2004.
He has served as secretary/treasurer and is presently the President of the Indiana Academy of Dermatology state medical society.
Patient Education Resources
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 some tips for treating dry skin?
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Dawes graduated from Indiana University in 1985 and received his medical degree (MD) from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Dawes then completed both an Internal Medicine residency with board certification at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana and a Dermatology residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He became board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1995.
Dr. Dawes then completed both an Internal Medicine residency with board certification at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana and a Dermatology residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He became board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1995.
Professional Affiliations
Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC
Kenneth Dawes, MD, established our practice in 1995; he partnered with Scott Fretzin, MD, forming Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group in 1997. In 2007 we welcomed Christy Nebesio, MD and Priya Young, MD. We were thrilled when Mary Spolyar, MD joined us in 2009 and Ann-Marie Hyatt, MD in August 2012. In 2014 Nicholas Countryman, MD, a Mohs surgeon entered our practice to further expand the services we provide our patients. Later that year we happily added Kathryn Shrift, MD, to our staff as well. In 2019 we welcomed Kate Oberlin, MD to our office.