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Dr. Robert Young, M.D.

Dermatologist

Dr. Robert Young is a dermatologist practicing in Logan, UT. Dr. Young specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Young diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
39 years Experience
Dr. Robert Young, M.D.
  • North Logan, UT
  • Oregon Health & Science University
  • Accepting new patients

I have bumps that started on my forehead over a year ago?

This will need to be seen for a proper dx . It may represent Peri-Oral Dermatitis which requires prescription treatment.

How long is scalp ringworm contagious?

To be safe, I would say after one month of both topical and oral treatment. I don't the technical answer, this is just my opinion.

Fungal infection?

Assuming that fungal infection is, in fact, the correct clinical diagnosis, it has been there quite a while and a more aggressive treatment is going to be required. A visit to READ MORE
Assuming that fungal infection is, in fact, the correct clinical diagnosis, it has been there quite a while and a more aggressive treatment is going to be required. A visit to a dermatologist is crucial to confirm the dx with a simple, non-painful test. A condition which has been present this long has most likely been self-treated.

What happens if you don't shave before laser hair removal?

If one doesn't shave before laser hair removal, it decreases the efficacy of the treatment. In short, it gives the laser a larger target.

Are face scrubs good for acne?

If the patient uses the gentlest of gentle technique they can at least not make things worse. Most of the time the abrasiveness of scrubs will make things worse instead of better. READ MORE
If the patient uses the gentlest of gentle technique they can at least not make things worse. Most of the time the abrasiveness of scrubs will make things worse instead of better.

How long does it take for acne scars to fade?

By definition, scars are permanent. Most marks and/or discolorations are not technically scars and will fade with time. That said, the variability of these acne marks combined READ MORE
By definition, scars are permanent. Most marks and/or discolorations are not technically scars and will fade with time. That said, the variability of these acne marks combined with the type of skin involved make it impossible to predict with any reliability without the patient in front of me.

Suspicious mole?

It is always difficult and sometimes impossible to diagnose something from a photograph/slide/ or digital. My first impression is that this may be an engorged tick.

What are the side effects of glycolic acid?

Per provider on site, possible side effects of glycolic acid: redness, irritation, or rash.