Dr. Laura Skellchock
Dermatology
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36 years experience female
Locations
INTEGRATIVE DERMATOLOGY
Boca Raton, FL
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
AFLAC
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida
Cigna
Medicare
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About
Bio
Board certified dermatolgist for 25 years. Integrative Medicine fellowship with Dr. Andrew Weil. Practice functional medicine, where we get to the root of the problem and solve that rather than simply prescribing medication for symptoms. Author of "Atopic Dermtitis" chapter in Integrative Medicine Textbook. Full scope cosmetic dermatologist using all neurotoxins, fillers, lasers and other techniques including minimally invasive facelifts.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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
Aesthetic Medicine
Anti-Aging Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Licenses
United States: Florida
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
4 Answers
0 Agrees
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A 24-year-old member asked:

Dr. Laura Skellchockanswered
Dermatology 36 years experience
Bruise or hematoma?: If it's recent, the colors make it sound like a resolving hematoma or bruise. If it is still present after a month, you should see a dermatologist.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old member asked:
I sweat uncontrollably and it's embarrassing, is there something that causes this and what can i do?

Dr. Laura Skellchockanswered
Dermatology 36 years experience
There's hope!: First of all we'd need to make sure there is not a systemic cause of your problem (like excess thyroid action). If this is primarily in your armpits,... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Laura Skellchockanswered
Dermatology 36 years experience
Several things...: The most common would be "dandruff" or seborrheic dermatitis. Second could be psoriasis, third could be an allergic reaction to something you're appl... Read More
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:

Dr. Laura Skellchockanswered
Dermatology 36 years experience
Hyperpigmentation: Sounds like the bleach caused an irritation, which can lead to temporary darkening (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) especially in darker skinned ... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Skellchock is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Skellchock is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Dx'd seb. derm. but wasn't told it could cause this sensation. Thank you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Arizona College of Medicine, AZ
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1990
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