About Dr. Peter Jenkin, MD
Dr. Peter Jenkins, MD is board certified dermatologist providing care at the Dermatology Associates of Seattle.
From reminding his patients to use sunscreen on a daily basis to skillfully performing advanced medical and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Jenkin approaches his work with his philosophy to accomplish and learn every day, to keep a positive outlook, to take knowledge from adversity, and to maintain an attitude of gratitude.
In practice for more than 35 years, Dr. Jenkin approaches patient treatment with the goal of providing comprehensive dermatologic care to the highest standards available. He has served as chairman of the Ontario Medical Association and President of the Washington State Dermatology Association. He provides a full range of dermatologic care including adult and pediatric general dermatology, Mohs surgery, skin cancer surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Jenkin is committed to providing all patients we serve with not only the best care available but the best service from beginning to end.
Tips & Wisdom
My patients often ask me what they can do to make/keep their skin healthy. Without question, the number one thing we can do is use sunscreen-every day. But it has to be a sunscreen that does a good job blocking UVA. UVA penetrates deeply into the skin, causing virtually all the "aging' of our skin and most skin cancers. It also goes through windows, which is why we need to be using it daily. Eleven minutes of UV exposure does more damage than the skin can repair in 24 hours. After...
Hand dermatitis resulting from frequent handwashing has long been an occupational hazard for people like doctors, dentists, nurses, hairdressers etc. With the recommendations for frequent handwashing during the current Coronavirus epidemic, we are seeing a lot more cases of hand dermatitis in the general population. Hand dermatitis from handwashing typically occurs on the backs of the hands and not commonly on the palms because the palms have thicker, tougher skin. Washing the skin causes dry...
Patient Education Resources
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
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 ...
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
McGill University
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, Dermatology 1980
McMaster University
Medical Sciences,
Dermatology 1975
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts, Doctorate of Medicine 1972
