Dr. Stacy Smith, MD
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Dermatology
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Stacy Smith, MD
Dr. Smith focuses on clinical research in dermatology, providing him firsthand experience with the latest in dermatology and aesthetic care.
About Dr. Stacy Smith, MD
Stacy Smith MD, is a board-certified dermatologist performing clinical research in the area of dermatology.
Participants in clinical studies are drawn from throughout the San Diego area.
Dr. Smith is the author of numerous professional publications and lectures extensively on clinical research and treatments in dermatology.
Participants in clinical studies are drawn from throughout the San Diego area.
Dr. Smith is the author of numerous professional publications and lectures extensively on clinical research and treatments in dermatology.
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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 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...
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
After completing his undergraduate degree at San Diego State University, Dr. Smith attended Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now called Drexel University) in Philadelphia. His postgraduate training was performed at the Naval Hospital in San Diego where he served as chief resident and then later as a member of the teaching faculty.
Professional Affiliations
California Dermatology & Clinical Research Institute
California Dermatology and Clinical Research (CDCRI) is dedicated to finding and using the best available therapies in dermatology. We do this by performing clinical research studies to help develop and become familiar with the latest treatments before they become available to day-to-day physicians.