About Dr. Sandra Johnson, MD
Sandra Marchese Johnson received her certification from the American Board of Dermatology in 2000. She was raised in northeast Ohio, graduating from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1996.
After residency at UAMS, she served as the UAMS Director of Dermatology Clinical Trials and supervisor of cosmetic training for dermatology residents.She has 2 patents for the novel treatments for warts, co-authored a book about warts, participated in more than 30 clinical trials, and published more than 60 scientific articles.
Conditions Treated
Tips & Wisdom
At Johnson Dermatology, we typically encourage you to practice sun smart behaviors and limit your exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. This is because UV light causes mutations in the skin that may lead to skin cancer AND lowers your immunity/inflammation in the skin. Some people however suffer from too much inflammation in their skin. These conditions include but are not limited to atopic dermatitis/eczema, psoriasis, pruritus/itching, and vitiligo. Phototherapy is the use of light to trea...
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
- Internship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Other Training: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Johnson Dermatology
Our entire team is dedicated to providing highest quality of dermatologic and cosmetic care to preserve the beauty of healthy skin.
Dr. Brad Johnson, Dr. Sandy Johnson and Dr. Garrett Nelson, board certified dermatologists, are medical doctors specially trained to recognize and treat problems of the skin, hair, and nails. Nina Copeland, our nurse practitioner, has more than 8 years of clinical experience and specializes in cosmetic and surgical dermatology. Honey Schaumburg, our physician assistant, is certified in Dermatology and specializes in customized medical dermatology treatments. Dr. Amy Hudson our board certified Dermatopathologist.
Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. Garrett Nelson are surgeons who specializes in skin cancer and offers Mohs micrographic surgery, the treatment with the highest cure rate for the most common forms of skin cancer.