Medical Expertise of Dr. Valori Treloar, MD
About Dr. Valori Treloar, MD
- Board Certified Dermatologist
- Graduate, AFMCP course, Institute for
- Functional Medicine
- Certified Nutrition Specialist, American
- College of Nutrition
Co-author, The Clear Skin Diet, Cumberland House Publishers, 2007
Dr. Treloar obtained her doctorate in medicine from Boston University School of Medicine in 1985. Her residency training included two years of internal medicine at the Boston Veteran's Administration Hospital and three years of dermatology at the Boston University-Tufts University Joint Residency Program in Dermatology.
She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Treloar has practiced dermatology for over 10 years in Wellesley, Massachusetts. With naturopathic physician, Dr. Alan Logan, Dr. Treloar co-authored The Clear Skin Diet (Cumberland House Publishing, 2007) to help her patients and colleagues understand the scientific rationale behind dietary treatment of acne.
She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine, and has completed the Institute's Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice course. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist through the American College of Nutrition and is a member of that organization.
Other professional organizations: Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology, New England Dermatological Society, Massachusetts Medical Society
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
- Residency: Boston University Medical Center
- Residency: VA Medical Center
- Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine