Dr. Andrew Charles Krakowski MD
Dermatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dermatology
8010 Frost St Suite 602 San Diego CA, 92123Rating
5/5
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Dr. Andrew Krakowski is a pediatric dermatologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Krakowski specializes in the skin care of children. Pediatric dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions that affect infants, children and teens. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Pediatric dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Krakowski diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania, PA M.D.
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of a single application of pulsed dye laser treatment of port-wine birthmarks on intraocular pressure.
- Moderate to severe acne in adolescents with skin of color: benefits of a fixed combination clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% aqueous gel.
- Arthropod assault from biting midges.
- Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Atypical Targetoid-like Lesions
- Treatment of lymphangioma circumscriptum using fractional carbon dioxide laser ablation.
- The Eraser Challenge Among School-age Children.
- Itching to learn: school chair allergic contact dermatitis on the posterior thighs.
- Utility of the "magnet sign" in the differential diagnosis of a firm papule in the skin.
- Psoriatic plaques "koebnerizing" to areas of acanthosis nigricans in an obese female: clues to a common pathway?
- Case report: rapidly healing epidermolysis bullosa wound after ablative fractional resurfacing.
- Striking striae from "triple-threat" lotion.
- A novel patient support program to address isotretinoin adherence: proof-of-concept analysis.
- Multidisciplinary, multimodal approach for a child with a traumatic facial scar.
- A review of scar assessment scales.
- A 15-year-old girl with painful, peeling skin.
Awards
- Clinical Research Award 2015 American Acne and Rosacea Society
- Invited Member 2014 Pediatric Innovation Leadership Forum, Children’s Hospital of Orange
- Research Presentation Award 2014 University of California, San Diego, Dermatology Faculty Research Symp
- Dermatology 2013 the Heart (Inaugural United States Winner), MissionSkin.org,
- Cablefax Best of the Web Awards 2011 Honorable Mention for Original Content, boonDOCS Show
- Gold Triangle Award 2010 American Academy of Dermatology
- Innovative Continuing Medical Education in Dermatology Award 2007 American Academy of Dermatology
- Young Researcher Award 2006 University of California, San Diego, and Rady Children’s Hospital, San
- Resident Teaching Award 2006 Johns Hopkins Medical Institute
- Joel Gordon Miller Award 2003 University of Pennsylvania
Treatments
- Medical Dermatology
- Mohs & Surgical Dermatology
- Cosmetic Services
- Vein Care
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified Subspecialty Certification in Pediatric Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Clinical Fellow Pediatric Dermatology, Rady Children’s Hospital, CA
- Research Fellow Pediatric Dermatology, Rady Children’s Hospital, CA
- Diplomate American Board of Dermatology
- Professional Member Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
- Professional Member American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Professional Member University of California, San Diego, Clinical and Translational Research Institute
- Professional Member Association of Professors of Dermatology
- Professional Member American Academy of Dermatology
- Professional Member American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
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