About Dr. Robin Berger, MD
In addition to four years of medical school and three years of training in internal medicine (covering diseases that affect all aspects of the body), Dr. Berger has spent 4 years formal training in a dermatology residency studying skin, hair, and nails. This training focuses on the diagnosis, surgery, and treatment of skin cancers and diseases, as well as the aesthetic side of skin rejuvenation, maintenance, and healing.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Tips & Wisdom
Coal Tar for Psoriasis and Eczema
Coal Tar is a substance which has been used for many years to treat skin conditions, especially psoriasis and eczema. Derived from coal, coal tar contains some 10,000 compounds, some of which have not been characterized yet. These various constituents impart healing, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-proliferative (ie slow down excessive cell growth as is seen in psoriasis) properties. Crude coal tar (CCT) is a less elegant unrefined form of coal...
Coal Tar is a substance which has been used for many years to treat skin conditions, especially psoriasis and eczema. Derived from coal, coal tar contains some 10,000 compounds, some of which have not been characterized yet. These various constituents impart healing, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-proliferative (ie slow down excessive cell growth as is seen in psoriasis) properties. Crude coal tar (CCT) is a less elegant unrefined form of coal...
Keratosis Pilaris with Robin Berger, M.D.
KERATOSIS PILARIS is a common skin condition that looks like dry goose bumps and tends to affect the backs of arms, thighs and sometimes the cheeks. Children and teenagers are often the ones affected, and it can be a marker for those who have more sensitive skin. Dry keratin from skin cells builds up around the hair follicle, making a little cap which can then be bumpy or cause the fine, peach-fuzz type hair to be kinked up. While they don't usually itch, the...
KERATOSIS PILARIS is a common skin condition that looks like dry goose bumps and tends to affect the backs of arms, thighs and sometimes the cheeks. Children and teenagers are often the ones affected, and it can be a marker for those who have more sensitive skin. Dry keratin from skin cells builds up around the hair follicle, making a little cap which can then be bumpy or cause the fine, peach-fuzz type hair to be kinked up. While they don't usually itch, the...
Coal Tar for Psoriasis
Coal Tar is a substance which has been used for many years to treat skin conditions, especially psoriasis and eczema. Derived from coal, coal tar contains some 10,000 compounds, some of which have not been characterized yet. These various constituents impart healing, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-proliferative (ie slow down excessive cell growth as is seen in psoriasis) properties. Crude coal tar (CCT) is a less elegant unrefined form of coal tar and has...
Coal Tar is a substance which has been used for many years to treat skin conditions, especially psoriasis and eczema. Derived from coal, coal tar contains some 10,000 compounds, some of which have not been characterized yet. These various constituents impart healing, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-proliferative (ie slow down excessive cell growth as is seen in psoriasis) properties. Crude coal tar (CCT) is a less elegant unrefined form of coal tar and has...
Patient Education Resources
Acne Medication Savings
Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How long does it take for a tattoo to disappear after laser tattoo removed?
The length of time it takes to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, including the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the individual's skin type and overall health.The most ...
The length of time it takes to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, including the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the individual's skin type and overall health.The most ...
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 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...
Education & Training
Dermatology Residency – MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
July 1993 – July 1996.
Clinical Research Fellowship – University of California, San Francisco Psoriasis Treatment Center
July 1992 – June 1993.
Chief Medical Resident
July 1991 – June 1992.
Internal Medicine Residency, U. C. Davis Program at Martinez Veterans Administration, Martinez, California
July 1989 – June 1992.
M.D., University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
May 1989.
B.S. Zoology; Minors in German, Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
May 1985.
July 1993 – July 1996.
Clinical Research Fellowship – University of California, San Francisco Psoriasis Treatment Center
July 1992 – June 1993.
Chief Medical Resident
July 1991 – June 1992.
Internal Medicine Residency, U. C. Davis Program at Martinez Veterans Administration, Martinez, California
July 1989 – June 1992.
M.D., University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
May 1989.
B.S. Zoology; Minors in German, Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
May 1985.