About Henry Yan, PA
Dr. Henry Yan, PA is a physician assistant providing medical care to patients in Rockville, Maryland at the Washington Dermatology Center.
Patient Education Resources
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
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...
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...
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...
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...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
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
Henry Yan completed the Physician Assistant Program in Mercy College and obtained his M.S degree as Physician Assistant.
Prior to moving to the United States, Henry was an attending Dermatology physician and an assistant professor in the first hospital of China Medical University.
After obtaining his M.D. degree in China, Dr. Henry Yan joined the Dermatology residency program for four years and the Dermatology fellowship program for two years at China Medical University.
During these six years, Henry was well trained in Clinical Dermatology, Dermatopathology, and Dermatologic Surgery.
Prior to moving to the United States, Henry was an attending Dermatology physician and an assistant professor in the first hospital of China Medical University.
After obtaining his M.D. degree in China, Dr. Henry Yan joined the Dermatology residency program for four years and the Dermatology fellowship program for two years at China Medical University.
During these six years, Henry was well trained in Clinical Dermatology, Dermatopathology, and Dermatologic Surgery.
The Washington Dermatology Center
The Washington Dermatology Center under the direction of Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Ronald Prussick, offers Restylane™, Botox™, Dysport™, Juvederm™, Radiesse™ microdermabrasion, photorejuvenation and cosmetic laser treatments for acne, wrinkles, scars, enlarged blood vessels, sun damage, and warts. The Center also provides laser hair removal and treatment of spider veins. The Center offers psoriasis treatment with narrowband ultraviolet light therapy and the Xtrac excimer laser for body, hands, and scalp.