About Katy Duffy, PA-C
Katy Duffy PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology, providing care to patients in Cedar Rapids at Forefront Dermatology.
Katy Duffy, a native Iowan, focuses in the diagnosis, treatment and management of acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, and vitiligo and performs full body skin exams to monitor for skin cancer.
Katy believes the most important part of patient care is making her patients feel comfortable while building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
Katy Duffy, a native Iowan, focuses in the diagnosis, treatment and management of acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, and vitiligo and performs full body skin exams to monitor for skin cancer.
Katy believes the most important part of patient care is making her patients feel comfortable while building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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...
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...
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 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 is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
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...
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...
Professional Affiliations
Katy Duffy, PA-C
"I look at each patient as an individual and recognize that there is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. I take the time to make sure my patients understand their condition and treatment approach."
- Katy Duffy, PA-C
- Katy Duffy, PA-C