Medical Expertise of Dr. Kristina Kleven, MD
About Dr. Kristina Kleven, MD
The practice welcomed Dr. Kleven in 2005. Board Certified in Dermatology, she is committed to the care of patients of all ages with a variety of skin conditions. In addition, she brings special interest and expertise in the special dermatologic needs of children and adolescents.
She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and she has published a number of Dermatology studies. Dr. Kleven is active in several local and state organizations.
Dr. Kleven is one of Wisconsin’s own, born and raised here. She was Chief Resident in Dermatology at MCW and completed her internship at St. Luke’s Medical Center. She attended MCW where she earned numerous accolades, including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the AOA Service Project Award. Dr. Kleven served as director of the Isaac Coggs Free Clinic in Milwaukee and received the Clinical Excellence Award.
She is married and enjoys spending time with her two young daughters. She also enjoys painting in acrylics and oils.
Patient Education Resources
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There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
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...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
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...