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 the food I eat affect my acne?
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...
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...
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 do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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.