Medical Expertise of Dr. Mark Lake, MD
Dr. Lake specializes in the prevention, detection, and treatment of a variety of skin condition, including Acne, Skin Cancer (Basal Cell, Squamous Cell and Melanoma), Actinic Keratoses (AKs), Fungal skin infections, polymorphous light eruptions, and dry skin.
About Dr. Mark Lake, MD
Dr. Mark Lake, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in Lafayette Indiana at Lake Dermatology.
Dr. Lake is licensed to practice medicine in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
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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 I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
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...
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...
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 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
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Technical Education, A.S. Surgical Assisting Technology at The University of Akron
Physician Assistant, Kettering College of Medical Arts
Medical Degree: Wright State University, School of Medicine
Internship General Surgery: Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio
Dermatology Residency, Wright State University
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Lake Dermatology
Lake Dermatology provides prevention, detection, and treatment of a number of different skin conditiones including, but not limited to:
- Skin Cancer (including Basal Cell, Squamous Cell and Melanoma)
- Acne (childhood, adolescent and adult)
- Actinic kertatosis (pre-cancers)
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Polymorphous light eruption ( "Sun-Allergy")