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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Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
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...
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...
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
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
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")