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 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...
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 the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
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...
What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
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")