Dr. Karen Edna Forsman M.D.
Dermatologist
969 N Mason Rd Suite 235 Saint Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. Karen Forsman is a dermatologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Forsman 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. Forsman diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1981
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1981
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Moles
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
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