About Dr. Steven Franks, MD
Steven Franks, MD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing adult and pediatric dermatology care to patients in the Worcester area at FirstCare Dermatology.
Dr. Franks treats a variety of dermatological conditions, including Skin Cancer (Basal Cell, Squamous Cell and Melanoma), Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Rosacea, Acne, Skin Tags, Sun Damaged Skin, Aging Skin, Cysts, Folliculitis, Hair Loss, Infections of Skin and Nails, Keloids, Seborrheic Keratoses, Stasis Dermatitis, Leg Ulcers, Urticaria, Warts, Vitiligo, Itchy Skin and more.
Dr. Franks received his undegraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and received his medical degree (MD) from Tufts University Medical School. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut and prior to completing a residency program in Dermatology at the State University of New York (SUNY). Following medical school, Dr. Franks served as a Captain and General Medical Officer in the U.S. Army.
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
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...
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