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Dr. Margaret Mann

Dermatology
Westlake, OH
21 years experience female

Locations

Office

Westlake, OH

Address

950 Clague Road, Westlake, OH
Directions

My office hours

Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted

Multiplan PPO

Aetna Life Insurance Company

Cigna

About

Bio

Dr. Margaret Mann is the Director of Aesthetic Dermatology and Associate Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Case Western School of Medicine. A board certified dermatologist, Dr. Mann is a fellowship trained Mohs skin surgeons and cosmetic dermatologist. Dr. Mann performs Mohs micrographic surgery and advanced reconstruction. She has a thriving minimally invasive cosmetic practice which includes a wide range of laser procedures, injectables such as Botox and fillers. She is also an expert in venous disease and performs the full spectrum of treatment for varicose veins including endovenous ablation, microphlebectomy, ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy and laser treatment. Dr. Mann is committed to excellence in patient care and education, for both patients and physicians-in-training. She is responsible for training our residents and fellows in dermatologic and cosmetic surgery. She is a primary investigator on several research projects on skin cancer, and venous disease, and has lectured on these topics both locally and nationally. She is the principle author of a clinical handbook of dermatology that is widely used by resident and dermatologists.

Specialties
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Dermatology

Languages spoken

Mandarin

Doctor Q&A

81 Answers
13 Agrees
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Retinoids : Most over the counter products advertised as ‘anti-wrinkle creams’ usually do no more than moisturize the skin. By drawing water into the top layer o... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Growing sore: Skin cancer often begins as a small bump that looks like a “pimple that doesn’t go away”. It gradually enlarges, and sometimes bleeds. The cancer may ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Could be KP: Without examining you in person, it's tough to say what these bumps are. Generally red bumps behind the arms are called keratosis pilaris, which is a... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
No: Absolutely not! several factors are required to cause acne-- excessive oil (sebum) production, plugged follicles, and the acne-inducing bacteria pro... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Deep scars: Most patients develop acne "scars" which are redness or brown discoloration of the skin left behind by prior acne pimples. Fortunately, these tend to... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Absolutely not!: While both mushrooms and ringworm are called fungus, they at very different indeed. Ringworm or tinea are consider dermatophytes which means they are... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Minimal discomfort: Botox injections are usually not painful. Tiny injections are used to target specific muscles to relax them. In our office, we usually use ice befor... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Ice and rest: Swelling is very common after skin cancer surgery especially on the face. An ice pack to the area may help with swelling. Sleeping on an extra pillo... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
See a doctor: Ingrown nails can certainly be painful. But if it has sudden ballooned in size, you may want to see a doctor as it may be infected, especially if it ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
See a vein expert: The good news is you are not stuck with those blue veins. Depending on their size, they can be very effectively treated with sclerotherapy (for small... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Derm or primary care: Your primary care physician or dermatologist can take care of your skin tags. They can be frozen with liquid nitrogen or snipped off.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Perhaps with trauma: Any skin condition can become scabby from scratching or rubbing, even tinea or ringworm. Classically, tinea or ringworm is red, circular with a scaly... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Enjoy the warmth: As a mohs surgeon, i see a lot of patients with skin cancer. I tell them to enjoy the warmth of the sun- but not the rays. You can still go outside ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
See a dermatologist: There are many conditions that can cause blisters on the hands including eczema, contact allergy, hand-foot-mouth disease, and many others. Without a... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Several years: Most patients who undergo fractional co2 resurfacing will see improvements up to 6 months after treatment. These laser treatments rejuvenate the skin... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Peels, Dermabrasion: There are many options for improving the texture and color of your skin without laser. While laser treatments such as fraxel and ipl are the most eff... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Surgery Best: A cyst is a pocket or saclike structure in the skin, which usually contains fluid or keratin material. An inflamed cyst can be lanced and the contact ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
See a dermatologist: The best way to diagnose a skin cancer is to see your dermatologist. He or she will examine the spot and determine if a skin biopsy is necessary. Of... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Oil and water: Ointments, creams and lotions can contain the same active ingredient but differ in their proportion of oil to water. An ointment contains mostly oil.... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Sun Protection: One of the most important steps you can do to preserve your skin is sun protection. That includes a good facial moisturizer with broad-spectrum sunsc... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
2-3 months: Accutane or Isotretinoin is one of the most effective medication we have for acne. It is dosed based on your weight and taken as a 5-6 month course. ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Hydrate your skin: While there is not a cure for eczema, there are many things you can do to take care of your skin and reduce the dryness and itching. 1. Avoid hot sho... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
No: While there is no quick fix for varicose veins, the latest treatment options are safe, effective and require minimal downtime. The days of stripping ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Depends on spots: What we term "age spots" include seborrheic keratoses (thick brown bump) and lentigoes (flat brown patch). Both are hereditary and we tend to develop... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Hormones play a role: Female hormones such as estrogen fluctuate in our menstral cycle and affect the "stretchiness" of our veins. This in turn causes the veins to enlarge... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Depends on severity: For the most part, family physicians are trained to take care of simple acne-- using topical medications and oral antibiotics. But if you have acne t... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Examine all over: It is important for you to examine your entire body as skin cancer can occur anywhere, not only on areas exposed to the sun. You should be familiar wi... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Yes: Whiteheads and blackheads are one type of acne called comedones. They are caused by oil and dead skin cells which leave a plug below the skin. These ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
No: When taken under the close monitoring of your doctor, Accutane is safe and one of the most effective medicines we have for acne. Most patients will e... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
See vein specialist: The good news is you are not stuck with those varicose veins. Depending on their size, they can be very effectively treated with sclerotherapy (for s... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Retinoids : I recommend the use of a retinoid to help even skin tone, repair minor sun damage, and rebuild collagen. While there are many products touted as “wri... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Yes: Dermatologists classify acne into three types: comedonal (black and whiteheads), inflammatory(pimples), and cystic (deep acne cysts). Comedonal acne ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Sometimes: In addition to their unsightly cosmetic appearance, varicose veins can be painful, though not all patients report pain. Some patients experience heav... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Most moles are fine: Fortunately, most moles or nevus are benign (not cancerous). Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop from existing moles or in a new area.... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Different Types: Evolence is a collagen filler which may last up to 12 months (recent data) and is most commonly used for correction of nasolabial folds. Juvederm is a... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Yes: When the tendency to form freckles can be hereditary, freckles themselves are a sign of damage from uv rays. Some people are more prone to develop fr... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Yes: Absolutely! athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, results from a fungal infection of the skin. The same fungus when found on the body can cause ringworm (... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
No: In my experience, forehead acne is not particularly difficult to treat. These are mostly comedonal (blackhead and whiteheads) and respond well to com... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
All normal growths: Skin cysts, cherry angioma and dermatofibroma are all benign (non-cancerous) skin growths. Cysts are saclike structure in the skin, which usually con... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Depends on Severity: Dermabrasion was once the best treatment for acne scars, but it often took a long time for the skin to heal and the treatment can leave scars or perma... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Likely Milia: Without seeing you, it's difficult to say what your little white spots are under the eyelids and face. Commonly, small 1-2mm white bumps are usually ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Streaks of blisters: Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that contain an oil (urushiol) which can cause a rash called allergic contact dermatitis when they touch your s... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Enjoy the warmth: As a mohs surgeon, i see a lot of patients with skin cancer. I tell them to enjoy the warmth of the sun- but not the rays. You can still go outside ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
By a dermatologist: Spots that don't heal, bleeds, or grows rapidly may be signs of skin cancer. The best way to diagnose a skin cancer is to see your dermatologist. He o... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Only if it is tense: Usually we don't recommend popping blisters, as the intact skin prevents infection. The fluid will generally resolve on its own. If the blister is t... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Minimal Risks: In the hands of an experienced physician, laser hair removal is very safe. While rare, the side effects of laser hair removal include blistering, dark... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
Sun Protection: While many over-the-counter products may claim to help with scar healing, the best way to minimize discoloration from a scar is to minimize sun exposu... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
3-7 days: Most patients will begin to be notice results within the first 1-2 days but gradually increase for 3-7 days. If no changes are noted for 3 days, don’t... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
No: Skin tags are benign, noncancerous growths that typically grow in folds of the body (neck, underarm, groin, under the breast). They are not dangerous... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margaret Mann
Dermatology 21 years experience
4-8: Human hair grows in cycles; some hairs are actively growing, while others are resting in a dormant phase. Hair removal lasers will destroy the hairs ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Mann is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Mann is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Apr 2, 2015
Dr. Mann is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower2
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! I wanted to see if there was any way of getting rid of scars or diminish them..
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Thanks for your quick reply! Why is it not safe for dark or tan skin?
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Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Washington University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 2002MD

Residency

BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL

Awards

Best Doctor 2009, 2010, 2011
Best Docs, Cleveland Magazine 2013, 2014, 2015
Most Influential, Second Place, Cleveland, OH - Winter
2013

Affiliations

University of California, Irvine
UCI University Phys/Sgns
UCI Medical Center
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