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...
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...
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 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...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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...
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")