About Matt Patton, PA-C
Matt Patton, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology and providing care to patients in the Fort Smith Arksansas area at The Dermatology Center.
Matt focuses on diagnosing and treating medical dermatological conditions. His passion for dermatology comes from his own personal struggles with acne and psoriasis and has a special interest in helping others with those skin conditions. Matt is also experienced in a variety of cosmetic procedures, cutaneous laser modalities, and completed the Hugh Greenway Cutaneous Surgery program. He has also participated in multiple clinical trials investigating psoriasis treatments.
Matt Patton received his Master of Physician Assistant degree from Wichita State University where he also completed a preceptorship in dermatology.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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...
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 skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...