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Dr. John A. Ebner graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Arizona with his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Chemistry in 1995. He then went on to earn a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Riverside. His primary interests in graduate school were cancer biology and infectious disease. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003, graduating in the top 1% of his class. While in medical school, Dr. Ebner was selected for a scholarship as a Fellow of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He then completed a combined Dermatology Residency and Research Fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2008. His research focused on the molecular signaling involved in the progression of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Dr. Ebner is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Arizona.
Dr. Ebner strives for excellence in building relationships and caring for his patients. He has a thorough, individualized approach and enjoys treating people of all ages.
His training and interests are comprehensive and include general medical dermatology, skin cancer evaluation, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, laser and light therapy, cutaneous oncology and surgery, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic surgery. He has expertise in a wide array of skin diseases both common and rare, including skin cancer, psoriasis, moles, eczema, acne, rosacea, oral diseases, autoimmune blistering diseases, cutaneous lymphoma, lupus, lichen planus, skin manifestations of internal disease and genetic skin diseases.
He is active and involved at the local, regional and national level with the following organizations.
The American Academy of Dermatology – Fellow
The American Board of Dermatology – Diplomate
The American Society for Mohs Surgery – Fellow
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Arizona Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery – Board Member
The Phoenix Dermatological Society
Clinical Instructor and Preceptor: Midwestern University
Clinical Instructor and Preceptor: A.T. Still University
Dr. Ebner is an educational speaker both locally and nationally on issues of dermatology and healthcare. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed dermatology journals and presented his work at national dermatology meetings. He has also authored several chapters in dermatology textbooks.
Dr. Ebner was born and raised in the arid climate of Saudi Arabia and was naturally drawn to Arizona and the desert southwest. He has lived in Arizona since 1991. He enjoys spending time with his family and all things outdoor including camping, fishing, and hiking.
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.
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A female asked:

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Dermatology 20 years experience
Sounds like Angiomas: What you are describing sounds like a benign condition. The tiny red dots commonly come out after sun exposure, but slowly over time in most persons.... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:

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Infection Likely: I would make sure to have this evaluated by your doctor. Given your medical history and the medications you are taking (Humira), you might have a ski... Read More
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A female asked:

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Check the nose: Using lotion on your face should not be a problem after a staph infection. However, you may want your doctor to check and see if you are colonized by... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Volumizer: Hyaluronic acid (ha) is a natural component of you skin and other areas inside your body. It is found predominantly in the tougher areas of skin (the... Read More
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A member asked:

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Fungus: This sounds like a fungal infection. This could be "ringworm" (tinea corporis) or tinea versicolor. If it is tinea corporis, then it is contagious. ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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100% Margin Examined: Mohs surgery is a skin cancer surgery technique that allows 100% evaluation of the tumor margins (edges & depth). It involves 3 steps: 1. Tumor remov... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Cancer recognition: A "brisk lymphocytic infiltrate" with bcc is usually a sign that the body has recognized there is cancer in the cells where the infiltrate is found. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Minimal Risk: The nonstick surface coating on those pans, likely teflon, can break down. They should be replaced when the coating starts to scratch and flake. You... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Not recommended: Putting vapor rub on your cystic pimple will not help it go down and will likely make it worse since you will be occluding it further.
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A 21-year-old male asked:

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Likely Irritation: Red skin (erythema) and bumps sounds like irritation. It could be from shaving, anti-perspirant, or chaffing. Hold off from applying anything irrita... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:

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Have this evaluated: It is difficult to know exactly what it is you are describing. I would see a dermatologist to check this out. It could be many things.
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A 32-year-old male asked:

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Bacterial vs Yeast: When you have greenish discoloration of the nail, you are correct in assuming you have a nail infection. As long as it does not get too severe, it sh... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:

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Widely Variable: Melanoma grows and invades at widely variable rates. It really is not possible to give a useful estimate to your question. As a dermatologist, I hav... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Scar tissue : Most bruising does not have after effects. However, deep bruising can result in permanent scar tissue formation or nerve damage. Rarely, there can b... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Gynecomastia: You should have this evaluated by a doctor as this sounds like you may have a condition that causes swelling of breast tissue called gynecomastia? Th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Find the cause: Severe mouth pain can have many serious causes and needs to be checked out. If it turns out to be just canker sores, then there are great treatments ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Skin Biopsy w/ DIF: Diagnosing pemphigus vulgaris (and for that matter all autoimmune skin blistering diseases) requires two skin biopsies. One is a regular biospy (h&e)... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Many: There are many tests for vasculitis that should be done. Discuss this with your doctor as the list can be very long. This is because there are so ma... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Lidex (Fluocinonide): For certain types of inflammatory mouth/oral disorders/diseases Lidex (fluocinonide) gel is ok to use in the mouth. It should be applied with a q-tip... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Lidex (fluocinonide) Gel: Lidex (fluocinonide) gel can be used on mouth ulcers. It is often used to treat oral diseases like lichen plans, oral apthae (canker sores) and herpe... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Hypopigmentation: Topical steroids can cause lightening of the skin as well as other long term skin abnormalities like scarring, stretch marks (striae) and thinning (at... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:

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Topical and Oral: There are topical washes (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and glycolic acid preparations) that are often quite helpful. There are also spray on / le... Read More
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A female asked:

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Warm Wet Compresses: Avoid squeezing and trying to pop your pimples. You should apply a warm wet compress to the finger and leave it there for 10-20 minutes. Often, this... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:

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Dryness & Irritation: Often, rogaine (minoxidil) can cause some dryness and irritation, especially if you are using it twice a day. I would decrease the frequency of use t... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Evaporation: It is likely that when your are walking, you are sweating lightly but the sweat is evaporating off your skin. This is how sweating cools you, by evap... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

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1-2 months usually: As the fungal infection is treated, the hair must go through a series of steps to reestablish growth. This process takes about 1-2 months before the ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Get it checked out: If you have a cyst in the armpit and it is ruptured, then it may be inflamed and or infected. If you are having breast tenderness now, then you need ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Coconut oil: I would start with using a small amount of coconut oil on the area of skin discoloration after showering. If it is on the face, use it at night after... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Tough Question: It would be difficult to give that specific an answer in this forum. This condition has many variants and degrees of severity that must be evaluated ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

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Dose & Frequency: The use of kenalog injections is common for a wide variety of maladies. It is quite unlikely to cause weight gain in the usual way it is given. Howe... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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See a Dermatologist: If you have oral lichen planus, you should be seeing a dermatologist who has experience with oral diseases. Oral rinses are available as well as othe... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Determine Cause: Mouth ulcers can be caused by many different things. Sometimes it is not as simple as canker sores. I would suggest you see a dermatologist who spec... Read More
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Low Glycemic Index: There is some evidence that foods with a high glycemic index (foods that cause one's blood sugar to spike quickly) have a harmful effect on promoting ... Read More
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No: Tea tree oil will not cause increased hair growth for either men or women. The cause for this problem in women may be related to hormonal imbalance a... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Challenging Disease: Behcet's is a chronic systemic vasculitis with ulcers in the mouth, genitals and sometimes eyes as well as skin manifestations and arthritis. Traditi... Read More
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Check it out: See a doctor about this. There are many causes for a tender lymph node and this deserves to be checked out by a doctor. Often, the itchy rash can be... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Depends on Type: There are 6 classes of steroids ranging from ultra-high potency (class 1) to very low potency (class 6). Low potency steroids from class 5 & 6 are us... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Not Usually: Salt water or ocean swimming is not usually a sources for making acne worse. In fact, it will usually help. If you are washing your face with salt wa... Read More
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Absolutely: Pcos has many hormonal ramifications that do lead to fertility problems, weight gain and hair loss (scalp) and excessive hair (chest, face) as well a... Read More
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Great Question: Acne is a multifactorial disease (many causes) requiring a treatment plan tailored to each patient. There is no best way because everyone's acne is a... Read More
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Nearly Impossible: I would not worry about this at all. This scenario would be extremely unlikely to allow the HIV virus to penetrate and enter your bloodstream even i... Read More
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Depends on half life: Different medications have different half lives. A half life is the time is takes for 1/2 of the drug to be metabolized and passed out of the body. ... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:

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Sebopsoriasis: When psoriasis occurs on the scalp and face and is severe, it is called sebopsoriasis. It can usually be managed with topical therapies, but sometim... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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Cells vs. Pigment: A mole, or a nevus, is a collection of melanocytes (cells that produce pigment) these cells can rarely turn cancerous. Moles can be flat or raised, d... Read More
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Possibly: It's not easy to know in this type of forum, so i would have this checked out. If you are suspecting bed bugs, then check the seams of your mattress ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Furuncle / Abscess: You may have caused irritation and a resulting infection in one of the hair follicles in the armpit. This can progress to become an infected abscess ... Read More
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See Your Derm: See your dermatologist. You may need a mild retinoid (tretinoin) to keep you from breaking out, at least for a few months. This will likley pass une... Read More
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Psoriasis can itch: There are many things that can make psoriasis spread and flare. Stress, smoking, alcohol, some medications, scratching, some infections (strep throat... Read More
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Get some help: If you have really bad acne, using just a face wash will do little to help. This type of acne will usually result in scarring and so you should certa... Read More
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Watch out for TB: Nodular vasculitis can be difficult to treat, and there are alternatives to prednisone, like nsaids and cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil). One of the ... Read More
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Apr 1, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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May 26, 2014
The amount of time, energy, and caring you spent with my wife in the pursuit of a solution for oral lichen planis has been extraordinary. Thank you.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ebner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! I was extremely worried because i literally did nothing,then i read that it happens if you bite but not enough and i remembered that thats the area i always bite!!!! Yo...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I need this medication now, for the Canker Sores Inside my mouth.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I totally forgot about arnica, that stuff is wonderful! Thank you
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, AZ
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Awards
Top Dermatologist , Third Place, Arizona - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , First Place, Arizona - Summer
2013
Most Influential Doctor, First Place, Arizona - Winter
2015
Affiliations
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS)
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Publications
Dermatologic Surgery: Requisites in Dermatology Book Chapter: Cutaneous Wound Healing
Life-Threatening Dermatoses & Emergencies in Dermatology Book Chapter: Skin Diseases in Bioterrorism
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