Medical Expertise of Dr. Richard Horan, MD
Dr Horan's medical dermatology areas of focus include: eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, warts, molluscum, hives, skin cancer detection and screening, treatment of precancerous spots.
His surgical dermatology expertise includes the treatment of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
His surgical dermatology expertise includes the treatment of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
About Dr. Richard Horan, MD
Dr. Richard Horan is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Wellesley area.
Dr. Horan involved in clinical training of medical students, residents and fellows and is affiliated with Newton Wellesley Hospital.
Dr. Horan involved in clinical training of medical students, residents and fellows and is affiliated with Newton Wellesley Hospital.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
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How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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What are some basic acne skin care tips?
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...
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...
What is microneedling?
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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 ...
Education & Training
Dr. Richard Horan graduated Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Harvard College and eceived his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and is a summa cum laude.
Dr. Horan completed his residency in dermatology at the Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Combined Dermatology program, after completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the New England Deaconess Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), and with further training at New England Medical Center and the Brigham and Women's.
Dr. Horan completed his residency in dermatology at the Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Combined Dermatology program, after completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the New England Deaconess Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), and with further training at New England Medical Center and the Brigham and Women's.
Dermatology & Skin Care Associates
The dermatologists at Dermatology and Skin Care Associates are skilled in the latest techniques for skin surgery and take a caring, compassionate approach to treatment. Our physicians treat patients of all ages-- adults, teens and children. We use state-of-the-art surgical techniques to perform skin cancer surgery, mole and cyst removal, skin biopsies, skin tag and milia removal, and ear piercing in our Wellesley, Massachusetts dermatology office.