Dr. Laura Haygood, MD
Physician
Dermatology
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About Dr. Laura Haygood, MD
Laura Haygood, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist providing dermatology care to patients in the Tyler, Texas area since 1999.
Dr.Haygood specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions including skin cancer, acne, eczema/allergic reactions, warts, cysts, and skin tags, as well as surgical dermatology.
After graduating from Rice University in 1991, she attended Baylor College of Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) and completed an Internal Medicine Internship. Dr. Haygood completed a Dermatology Residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, where she served as chief resident before returning to Tyler in 1999.
Professional Affiliations
Dr.Haygood specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions including skin cancer, acne, eczema/allergic reactions, warts, cysts, and skin tags, as well as surgical dermatology.
After graduating from Rice University in 1991, she attended Baylor College of Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) and completed an Internal Medicine Internship. Dr. Haygood completed a Dermatology Residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, where she served as chief resident before returning to Tyler in 1999.
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Fellow
- Texas Dermatologic Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Smith County Medical Society
- Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS)
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
- Skin Cancer Foundation
- National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)
- National Vitiligo Foundation
- American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS)
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
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...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
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...
Education & Training
- Residency: Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals
- Internship: Baylor College of Medicine
- Other Training: Rice University
- Chief Residency: Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center
- Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
