Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology
Indianapolis, IN
58 years experience male
Locations
Office
Indianapolis, IN
About
Bio
I have been in practice in dermatology since early 1970's..
My training was at temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, I spent three years at methodist hospital in Indianapolis training in Family medicine..Then went back to Philadelphia for Dermatology
While in practice I have been active in organized medicine..I have served as President of Indianapolis Medical society President of Indiana State Medical association,also served as alternate Delegate to the AMA for ten years
Currently I am chairman of the Dermatology section of St Vincent hospital Indianapolis
My practice is mostly general dermatology of all ages
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Dermatology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
6 Answers
4 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Wintersanswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
Topical medication: Topical meds are usually effective and oral are stressful to the yong liver and are not recommended.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Wintersanswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
Yes: Many fungi reside in the ground, they vary from locale to locale.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Wintersanswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
Time: Waiting for the skin to repigment can take 3-6 months..It should return to normal.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Wintersanswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
Moisture: Warm and moist areas of the body can predispose someone for contracting a fungus..Cleansing the skin and drying the area well can prevent infection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Wintersanswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
Unlikely: Polish remover is acetone based and dries the skin and should not cause numbness only dryness.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Wintersanswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
Uncommon: Ring worm (tinea infection) gradually grows from an area of the body and does not move around the skin surface.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Winters is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Winters is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much ! Is there any cream or solution that can help ?
HealthTap member
Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine
Graduated 1965MD
Residency
Methodist Hospital San Antonio
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