Dr. Peter Helton, DO
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Newport Beach, California 92660
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About Dr. Peter Helton, DO
Peter Helton, DO, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing dermatology care to patients in the Orange County, CA area at Helton Skin & Laser Institute.
Today, as the medical director of the Helton Skin and Laser Institute in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Helton specializes in non-surgical methods of improving his patients’ appearance. Using his artistic, creative and medical knowledge as one of the nation’s most renowned Cosmetic Dermatologists, his patients receive results that are second to none.
Dr. Helton received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Michigan Technological University. After working his way through medical school at Michigan State University, Dr. Helton specialized in Emergency Medicine for the following four years. Wanting to use his medical and creative ability to make people look better, Dr. Helton completed his residency at the University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California and followed that training with a fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery at the Fulton Skin Institute in Newport Beach, California.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
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...
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...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
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
- Residency: Western University - College Osteopathic Medicine Pacific
- Internship: Genesys Regional Medical Center - Flint
- Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Helton Skin and Laser Institute
The Helton Skin and Laser Institute is dedicated to helping you to look and feel your best through non-surgical procedures in a relaxing environment.
Our treatments and services feature the latest technologies available. Our staff is dedicated to offer you the best expert advice to help you achieve your desired results.