Dr. Shawn Allen, MD


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Dermatology

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Dermatology Specialists of Boulder
4840 Riverbend Road Suite 100
Boulder, Colorado 80301
For an appointment, call (303) 442-6647
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Shawn Allen, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Shawn Allen, MD

Dr. Shawn Allen is a dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Boulder, Colorado area.  Dr. Allen is a board-certified dermatologist and is one of a handful of dermatologists fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology in the state of Colorado. Dr. Allen completed his dermatology residency training at Washington University in St. Louis, and then completed an additional certified fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. He is the Director and Founder of Dermatology Specialists of Boulder PC, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado.  Dr. Allen also donates his time to perform over 200 free skin cancer screenings annually.

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Patient Education Resources

How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
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What medications are used to treat acne?
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...