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
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Psoriasis Medication Savings & Support
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
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...
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...
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