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
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...
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...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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 ...
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 ...
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 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