Medical Expertise of Dr. Tomi Wall, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Tomi Wall, MD
Dr. Tomi L. Wall believes in providing quality, state-of-the-art care for patients in a friendly and professional environment.
Dr. Wall is a board certified Dermatologist who completed her Dermatology residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and stayed on as Dermatology director for the multi-specialty physicians practice known as Northwestern Memorial Physician's Group. She then went on to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA - affiliated with Harvard Medical School - to complete a prestigious Laser surgery fellowship.
At both hospitals, Dr. Wall was actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and international physicians about general and cosmetic Dermatology. She has also written numerous articles and several book chapters. She actively lectures at various symposiums and academic meetings throughout the United States and has appeared in numerous newscasts and newspapers.
She is currently affiliated with Alta Bates Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
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 ...
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 ...
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...