Mr. Stephen P Stone M.D.
Dermatologist
751 N Rutledge St Suite 2300 Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Stephen Stone is a dermatologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Stone specializes in skin care evaluating and managing both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dr. Stone diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Dr. Stephen P. Stone is professor and Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Dermatology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Stone graduated from Tufts University, and received his MD at New York University School of Medicine. After serving with the U.S. Navy, he completed a residency in dermatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
He has received numerous honors and citations throughout his distinguished career including “Best Doctors in America,” “Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care” and Who’s Who in America. He is a previous Editor-in-Chief of Dialogues in Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology’s audio journal
He served as the 67th president of the American Academy of Dermatology. His particular interests lude psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases, acne, occupational dermatology, and skin cancer. He has been investigator or subinvestigator in more than 40 clinical studies, more than half involving treatment of psoriasis.
Dr. Stone has given more than 190 lectures and Grand Rounds presentations outside of his university, including such venues as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an and Guangzhu, China, the Icelandic Dermatology Association, in Reykjavik, the Congresso da Sociedade Brasileira Dermatologia, in Curitiba and Salvador, Brazil, the Philippine Dermatological Society Annual Meeting in Manila, the Canadian Dermatological Association, Dermatrends III in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the International Congress of Dermatology, in Prague, Czech Republic.
Education and Training
Mayo Graduate Schl of Medicine Derm Residency 1974
New York University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Mr. Stephen P Stone M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can toothpaste get rid of pimples?
No way! Stephen P. Stone, MD FAAD READ MORE
What is the best cure for severe acne?
Yes, there are a number of prescription products. See a board certified dermatologist. READ MORE
Steam burn on my palm, what should I do?
Check with a dermatologist. Recurrent blisters in the same area may be something else. READ MORE
What products best treat whiteheads?
Best treatment is probably surgical, but you'll need to see a dermatologist. READ MORE
Does Accutane remove acne scars?
It's the best treatment for acne, but doesn't remove scars - that requires a surgical approach. READ MORE
How would I know if I have diabetic dermopathy?
It could be - are you taking minocycline or an antimalarial? Check with a dermatologist. READ MORE
How can you tell basal cell from squamous cell carcinoma?
The biopsy (microscopic examination) will distinguish. READ MORE
I have severe acne on my back and arms. How can I treat it?
You absolutely should see a dermatologist! There are no simple remedies for bad acne, and you need someone who is familiar with isotretinoin. Stephen P. Stone, MD FAAD READ MORE
How do I know what is the right SPF for me?
Generally, there's no way to predict. It has more to do with how often you apply the sunscreen. 35 is the minimum, but I use 70 and up because I'm not reapplying it every 2-3 hours. Stephen P. Stone, MD FAAD READ MORE
Do acne face washes really help in preventing acne?
Only in mild cases. Best to get a referral to a dermatologist. READ MORE
Second opinion on biopsy?
Happens all the time. We like to confirm a diagnosis when we can. READ MORE
I am suffering for excessive acne, despite of taking care of my skin. What should I do?
Diet is not likely to play a part. Best to get a referral to a dermatologist. READ MORE
Are parabens really harmful to the skin?
Simple answer: Nope. If you're not allergic (and most people aren't) parabens are a good preservative for those products. READ MORE
Is tea tree oil safe to apply on pimples?
Safe, yes. Effective - not at all. READ MORE
My mother has a carbuncle on her back. What is the course of treatment?
See your primary physician. It may require culture, antibiotic therapy, or just warm compresses. SPS READ MORE
Is sun exposure a normal way to bring relief from Eczema?
Some young patients do quite well with sunlight or ultraviolet treatment for eczema - some, however, do not. You have to be careful not to overheat, not to get excessive UV exposure. SPS READ MORE
I have developed sudden rashes all over my hands and legs. What could it be?
That's impossible to tell without seeing the rash in person. SPS READ MORE
Are the spots on my towel because of any chemical in my face wash?
If you're using an acne wash, it may contain benzoyl peroxide, which does cause bleach spotting on washcloths. READ MORE
Can acne scars be removed?
Yes, if there is a board certified dermatologist in your area who uses the fractional laser for skin smoothing, The training and experience count a lot here, so check him/her out carefully. Try the website for the Ameican Society for Dermatologic Surgery for information. READ MORE
I am suddenly noticing red spots all over my thigh. What could these be?
Most likely, they are a condition called cherry angiomas, but best to see a board certified dermatologist in your area. Try the website for the American Academy of Dermatology for information. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Validity and reliability of patient reported outcomes used in psoriasis: results from two randomized clinical trials.
- Sunlight, tanning booths, and vitamin D.
- Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome: two cases and a review of the literature.
- Acneiform eruptions associated with epidermal growth factor receptor-targeted chemotherapy.
- In pursuit of defining clinical relevance of positive patch tests results.
- Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome: a 32-month-old boy with elastomas and craniosynostosis.
- Challenging the classification of clinical relevance of positive patch tests
- Isotretinoin and iPledge: a view of results.
- Syphilis in the United States.
- Myxofibrosarcoma presenting as an exophytic, multi-lobed nodule on the leg.
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Noah Worcester Dermatological Society
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- North American Clinical Dermatologic Society
- Society for Investigative Dermatology
- Fellow AAD Membership
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