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Dr. Jean-Denis Boucher

Dermatologist

Dr. Jean-Denis Boucher practices Dermatopathology in San Antonio, Texas. Dermatopathology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases though a microscopic and on a molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Boucher is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Dr. Jean-Denis Boucher
Specializes in:
  • Skin Infections
  • Skin Disease
  • Hair Care
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Université de Montréal
  • Accepting new patients

Is my skin dryness connected with diabetes?

Can be worse in diabetic patients. A moisturizer has to be applied on wet skin, then dried with towels to have the skin look nice and not greasy.

Death from lupus?

Lupus can be on the surface of the skin or systemic (affecting internal organs), or touching both. Systemic lupus should be followed carefully to minimize and address any organ READ MORE
Lupus can be on the surface of the skin or systemic (affecting internal organs), or touching both. Systemic lupus should be followed carefully to minimize and address any organ failure.

I did a chemical peel at home and now my face is red. What should I do?

To calm it down, cortizone 10 cream twice a day and as needed if burning or itching, also with neosporin cream not ointment. Cream can be kept in the fridge for the cooling effect. READ MORE
To calm it down, cortizone 10 cream twice a day and as needed if burning or itching, also with neosporin cream not ointment. Cream can be kept in the fridge for the cooling effect.

Can monthly facials cause early aging?

No. A lot of sun exposure will age the skin rapidly.

Warts in the neck of a pregnant woman

You need to be seen by a dermatologist to remove or freeze with liquid nitrogen. OTC cryofreeze is usually not effective, because it's not cold enough.

My hand nails are turning blue. What could be the reason?

Can be related to circulation, collagen vascular disease, etc.

What is the best way to treat wrinkles around my eyes?

Retain A, BOTOX, radiofrequency, microneedling, ect.

My legs are dry and itchy. What could this be?

Need to use a moisturizer like Cerave on wet skin, then dry it. Can use cortisone 10 cream OTC. If persists, need to see a dermatologist.

Why do I keep having recurring fungal infection in my inner thighs?

Most likely you reinfect yourself if there’s untreated fungus on your feet.

What SPF in sunscreen is ideal for baby's skin?

Would use a physical sunscreen SPF 15 or over.

Are acne marks permanent?

Acne need to be controlled first, then address scaring thereafter if there’s scar left.

My skin is darkening around my elbows. What could be the reason?

Because of thickening of skin, Cutaneous pas (hyperkeratosis), try Amlactin 12% lotion OTC