Dr. Scott Sheftel, MD
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About Dr. Scott Sheftel, MD
Dr. Scott Sheftel, MD is a board-certified Tucson dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Tuscon, Arizona area at Healthy Skin Dermatology.
Dr. Sheftel has specialized training and certification in surgical oncology, laser surgery, skin laser resurfacing, hair transplantation, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Sheftel has authored many scientific articles including publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and has lectured at national meetings.
Dr. Sheftel has held various leadership positions in organized medicine: Chair of the Resident Physician Section of the American Academy of Dermatology, Chair of the National Consortium of Resident Physician Organizations, President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Tucson Dermatological Society, President of the Arizona Medical Society, Section Chief of Dermatology at Tucson Medical Center, and National Representative to the American Medical Association in Dermatology.
Patient Education Resources
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Syracuse University
- Medical Degree: Medical University of Ohio
- Dermatology Residency: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona