Medical Expertise of Dr. Marie Nakata, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Marie Nakata, MD
Dr. Marie L. Nakata was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1963. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree, with Honors, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985. She went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1989. She completed her internship in 1990 and her residency in 1993 at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals.
Dr. Nakata is a member of many honorary societies. She is a member of several prominent medical academies and associations, and she has presented and published on dermatology subjects for her colleagues. She is board certified in dermatology. Dr. Nakata and her husband Steve, also an M.D., have two sons: Michael and Matthew. They reside in New Berlin.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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