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.
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
Does it cost more to get a tattoo or to have it removed?
The cost of getting a tattoo and the cost of having it removed can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and complexity of the tattoo, as well as the experience and reputation ...
The cost of getting a tattoo and the cost of having it removed can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and complexity of the tattoo, as well as the experience and reputation ...
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
What are some tips for treating dry skin?
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
What is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
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.