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.
Patient Education Resources
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
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...
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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
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...
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...
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 is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
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...
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
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.