About Dr. Mary Sheu, MD
Dr. Mary Sheu is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Sheu specializes medical and aesthetic dermatology to improve the health and appearance of skin, She enjoys helping patients of all ages. Dr. Sheu is deeply committed to helping her patients take proactive steps to improve skin health, including the early detection, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer.
A native Californian, Dr. Sheu completed her undergraduate and medical education at Brown University, internal medicine internship at Stanford University and dermatology residency at the Oregon Health Science University. After her training, she practiced at the Menlo Medical Clinic and was on the adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford.
In 2007 Dr. Sheu joined the dermatology faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where practiced medical and aesthetic dermatology. She served as the Medical Director of the Dermatology Center at Green Spring Station, and Director of the Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Program. Dr. Sheu has helped to develop innovative treatments in dermatology, conducted research, authored peer-reviewed publications in the dermatology literature, and lectured at national and international conferences. Dr. Sheu was voted one of Baltimore’s Best Dermatologists for 6 years.
Patient Education Resources
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...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
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...
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...
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...