Dr. Jennifer Haley
Dermatology
Montrose, CO
25 years experience female
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Haley Dermatology & Skin Care Center
Montrose, CO
My office hours
Thursday: Closed
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CIGNA HMO
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Montrose, CO
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I enjoy medical, surgical, and cosmetic Dermatology. Educating patients is my passion.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dermatology
Licenses
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Utah
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
101 Answers
97 Agrees
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Onchronosis: Rare condition called onchronosis which may be from using high strength hydroquinone for long periods of time in predisposed individuals. Definitely ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Incisional biopsy rather than punch biopsy is often necessary to diagnose inflammatory conditions that may involve the fat or deeper vessels.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Hormonal likely: Typically, when i see a woman over 25 with tender, long-lasting deep cysts around the jaw, it is hormonal. There is a medication called spironolacton... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: May increase your risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma from being chronically inflamed. May also be seen more commonly in patients with hepati... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Meds: I completely agree with dr. Vuguin and please note that cholesterol lowering medications may also dry out skin. Simple at home steps include avoiding... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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One more try: I would try the following otc:
1) neutrogena tsal shampoo 2x / week and ketoconazole 1% shampoo 2x/ week. Alternate days and if you wash more, use y... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Itchy red: About 10% of people develop an allergy to benzoyl peroxide. While the medication itself can be drying and cause redness and flaking, an allergy will ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Use forever: I love tretinoin and think that every non-pregnant person should be using this (until it expires, of course). A small pea sized amount to your entire... Read More
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Can't predict: A healthy skin barrier is vital as it will protect invasion by common infections - bacteria, fungal, viral. Eczema herpeticum is when the hsv (cold s... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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For sure!!: Great idea to mix it up as the less predictable your routine, the harder your body will have to work. Definitely get a yoga class in there to get the... Read More
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A member asked:
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Get checked: I will often see herpes present this way and occurs repeatedly as a cluster of small blisters that itch, burn, or tingle and then become crusted and t... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Probably: Many people get various infections which healed on their own with the help of your strong immune system prior to the development of all the current me... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Many thoughts: Hyperpigmentation may be caused by chronic inflammation. I al ways imagine that any time there is inflamm, the melanocytes (pigment cells) flock to t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A small percentage of patients can develop a photo toxic reaction to the sun with severe burning and blistering to exposed areas, especially hands and... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
I am getting my dime sized wart on my foot remove by a surgeon on jan 16. how much will the pain be?
Dr. Jennifer Haleyanswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
High recurrence: Warts are difficult to "cure" as it is an infection, not a tumor. It is caused by one of many hpv viruses out there and even after surgery or laser, ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Must see it!: I would love to be able to reassure you but this requires evaluation by your doctor as my initial thoughts could be a cyst, an abscess, a hair follicl... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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No: Not necessarily but if you have wrinkles, it will make them look less obvious by plumping up and hydrating the skin. Also, if you live in a dry clima... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Laser hair reduction: This is a common problem in the military where shaving is necessary to maintain standards and laser hair removal treatments are frequent. Hair remova... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Dermatologist: A dermatologist will be able to take a small scraping of skin and immediately confirm the presence of fungal organisms. They also are aware of an ent... Read More
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A 59-year-old member asked:
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Keep using the cream: Keep using the cream, probably twice a day. I imagine that it is just itching madly as there is a war going on in you skin and that fungus doesn't wa... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Aluminum chloride: I recommend otc certain dri pads. They are full strength antiperspirant and should be rubbed on feet every night when you go to bed and are not plann... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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? Nickel dermatitis: Many possibilities but common is a nickel dermatitis from the button on your jeans. I would apply otc Hydrocortisone 3x daily (rx works better if you... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Aloe: Aloe works great! you can take some Aspirin to help reduce the pain and inflammation. Anything else would be rx.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Overdoing it?: Adding exercise should boost your immune system but over exercising can actually weaken your immune system. Get a physical and discuss with your md. ... Read More
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None really: Eic is a sac lined with skin cells embedded under your skin that becomes full of the skin and oil normally produced and exfoliated each day. Squeezin... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Another thought: There is a condition called juvenile plantar dermatosis which may be associated with repeated wet and dry cycles to skin of feet (lots of sweating and... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Avoid soap: #1 before reaching for Hydrocortisone or rx meds is to avoid soap. Babies that age do not need soap which will dry skin out further. As soon as he/s... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Biore strips are fun even if they do not have much long term efficacy. Use the biore strip first to remove the excess skin cells and oil in your pore... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Yes: Yeast infection is usually from excessive moisture and can present with satellite lesions that look like pustules (white heads). You may also have fo... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Go away dark spots: Hyperpigmentation may be caused by chronic inflammation. I al ways imagine that any time there is inflamm, the melanocytes (pigment cells) flock to t... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Might be herpes: Small cluster of bumps if they are filled with fluid and then later crust over may be herpes (hsv) or herpes zoster (shingles). They are both viral c... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Use an over the counter shampoo 3x/week that contains Salicylic acid. Leave on for 5 min.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dermatologist: Basic lifestyle modifications if your diagnosis is truly rosacwa and not another condition that may mimic rosacwa. 1). Strict sun protection with phy... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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2 great options: The first thing you can do immediately is buy Minoxidil otc 5% and use twice daily. I find that more people prefer the foam over the liquid as it is... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Couple thoughts: You may have an infection that requires medical treatment but give this a try:
soak toe in diluted Acetic Acid (vinegar mixed about 1:20 with water) ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Hormonal: Those deep tender cysts on the jaw and chin in adult women are always hormonal. First, i recommend bloodwork to ensure you do not have any tumors pro... Read More
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Okay :): A professional tattoo should not affect a lipoma (fatty tumor). These benign growths that are often hereditary and are under the skin. Tattoos place... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Pearly penile papule: Most common around the corona of the penis are pearly penile papules. They are common and harmless and are not contagious, nor do they require any tr... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Many others: There are a number of criteria necessary to make the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis. A relative with the condition, neurofibromas (fleshy bumps), mor... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Chronic: Eczema is chronic and will recur. I recommend avoiding harsh soaps which will dry the skin, use aquaphor or vanicream to protect your baby's skin thr... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: Fungal infections on scalp travel down hair follicles and require oral anti fungal medications. Please get checked by a dermatologist who can confirm... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Time: Aloe vera, Ibuprofen or Aspirin to reduce redness and inflammation causing fever, cold compresses or cool showers to try to reduce the temperature of ... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Cool area: Cool showers, Aspirin or Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation, aloe, drink plenty of fluids and replace electrolytes with a sports drink to avoid getting ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Possibly predispose.: Generally, i recommend discontinuing oral antibiotics after 9-12 months. Beware of possibility of developing other acne like breakouts such as pityro... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It really depends on the cause of the folliculitis as there are many causes, both infectious and non-infectious (ie irritation from friction, shaving,... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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For athletes: Immediately after exercise, i recommend consuming coconut water and 20 grams of protein (whey isolate) and a glutamine supplement. This will be appro... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
I have dandruff real bad i've tried all kind of dandruff shampoo and nothing works. any suggestions?
Dr. Jennifer Haleyanswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Other options: I agree with dr. Hernandez. Keep the shampoo on scalp for at least 5 minutes 3 x a week. Other options are otc salicylic acid shampoo same way alter... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Be careful: I agree. Unregulated products may contain mercury and other potentially harmful ingredients, not worth the health risk. There are so many wonderful ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
My father have like blisters in his arms, hands, wrist and foot, and it itch alot. what it could be?
Dr. Jennifer Haleyanswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Could be serious: This could be a serious immunobullous condition and i recommend that your father get to a dermatologist as soon as possible for evaluation and biopsie... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Get checked: Please get checked immediately. This sounds concerning. Best wishes to you.
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Dr. Haley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Haley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Haley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower5
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I actually have the same thing, and I realized it came from certain belt buckles. I never knew what it was called though
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Hi pls help me im alpino the sone proplem for me what do i do i whant cram or any thing from u thank u bye
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Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question and so quickly as well!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
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Affiliations
american academy of dermatology
american society of dermatological surgeons
national psoriasis foundation
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