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
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
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...
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...
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
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...
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
