Olufolakemi Awe MD, PHD
Dermatologist
619 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35249About
Dr. Olufolakemi Awe is a dermatologist practicing in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Dr. Awe 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. Awe diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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