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Dr. Eberting board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Dr. Eberting has a thriving private Dermatology practice in Alpine, Utah. She has been practicing since 2004. Dr. Eberting has a special interest in atopic dermatitis, eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, xerosis, dry skin, nummular dermatitis---and all forms of eczema. Dr. Eberting was one of the first dermatologists to institute the use of bleach baths in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. She presented this as part of the therapy for atopic dermatitis to the American Society of Pediatric Dermatology in 2004. Since then, she has become a thought leader in the treatment of atopic dermatitits as well as allergic contact dermatitis. Dr. Eberting has a hobby/special interest in chemical senstivities and allergies to the chemicals that come in contact with our skin. She is developing a revolutionary new product line that has been a God-send to many of her eczema and rosacea patients. This product line is called TrueLIpids, By Cheryl Lee MD. It will become availiable in the Fall of 2013. Dr. Eberting has immense experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers and has the reputation of being "the most thorough doctor I have ever seen" by her patients. She is passionate about detecting melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer EARLY so her patient's lives can be extended. Dr. Eberting has developed many innovative and cost-effective ways to treat acne in her practice. She has patients who come from hundreds of miles away for the treatment of acne. Her patients enjoy their great skin and Dr. Eberting enjoys their great smiles! Please visit her website: www.alpineskin.com to see a few of the options available at Alpine Dermatology and Laser. Dr. Eberting is also a leading Cosmetic Dermatologist with much experience in the treatment of acne scarring, wrinkles, age spots, sebaceous hyperplasia, seborrheic keratosis, angiomas, veins, unwanted hair, Botox, fillers, laser hair removal, treatment of rosacea and more. Dr. Eberting enjoys analyzing her patients' skin and figuring out just what they need--and it is not the same thing for everyone! This is a doctor who thinks.
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
Languages spoken
English, Japanese
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Hypertrophic scar: Actually, the ability to scar is in your dna. Sometimes where the scar is on the body predisposes a cut to scar thick. Rubbing the area may make it ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Blisters: A blister is an erosion produced by friction. It is usually best to leave a blister intact as the top layer of skin is protecting. Once the top laye... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Bartholin's gland: There are two ducts near the outer wall of the vagina, and sometimes they can become inflamed. It is best not to squeeze or "pop" this as it may caus... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Erythema: The top of a baby's head is where they generate the most heat and has a large body service area compared to an older child. It is certainly appropria... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Seborrhea: It could be seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. Your dr. Have you a rx that is an antifungal which may help in cases of seborrhea. You should visit ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Oily hair: If you have greasy hair, it is likely because you make alot of sebum and is not due to the shampoo. Shampoo strips oil from you hair and should be ri... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

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Fitzpatrick scale: Dr. Fitzpatrick developed a scale and it is used to document how someone will react in the sunlight. A type i is someone very fair and always burns. ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Atopic dermatitis: This is more likely to be atopic dermatitis. He needs a good, thick emollient at least two times a day to the area--try truelipids ointment or cream.... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:

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Non healing sore: Any sore that doesn't heal should be examined. There could be a underlying infection to a skin cancer. You should see a dermatologist for an accurat... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Eczema: Some people have very sensitive skin and need to be aware of what chemicals they apply. Living in dry climates and cold weather can exacerbate this p... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Allergic dermatitis: An allergic contact dermatitis is very common in this area. This can be caused by an allergy to things like:
benzalkonium chloride in lubricants
fr... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Yeast infection: The drug Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a powerful fluoroquinone antibiotic and is in the system days after the last pill is taken. You should ask your doc... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:

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Dermatitis: Sometimes a dermatologist can look at the rash's characteristics and determine if it is the mite that causes scabies. Other times a skin scrapping is... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Which moisturiser is good for dry skin. lacto calamine or cetaphil? i rarely get acne (due to heat).

Dr. Cheryl Ebertinganswered
24 years experience
Dry skin creams: Look form moisturizers that contain ceramides. Cerave is a brand. The best time to moisturze is right after a bath or shower.
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A 59-year-old female asked:

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Angular cheilitis: This is likely a case of angular cheilitis and not cellulits. Angular cheilitis can be caused by the following:
candida
malocclusion
riboflavin de... Read More
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Seborrhea: Selsun blue is a brand name shampoo for the treatment of seborrhea (dandruff). Most people benefit by shampooing to a good lather and then letting th... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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PCOS and acne: First of all, depoprovera is probably the worst birth control for someone with pcos because it is very androgenic. See if they can switch you to one ... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:

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Hyperhidrosis: Some people have excessive perspiration on the palms and soles of their feet. Usually the symptoms arise during puberty and can be treated with topic... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Hyper pigmentation: When a laser is used, it can cause deep heating of the skin and cause hyper pigmentation. The best way to lighten freckles is with a topical cream pr... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Melasma: Hyperpigmentation is the most common complaint cosmetically in a dermatologist's office. Sunscreen and protection from uv light is key. A prescripti... Read More
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Montgomery gland: These are normal findings and are sebaceous, or oil glands. Hair is also normal around the breast. You should visit your doctor or gynecologist abou... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

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Tinea Versicolor: The yeast overgrowth that caused the "rash" was probably there before you tanned and looks worse because the dermatophyte that causes the infection bl... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Alopecia: Sometimes the hair falls out too quickly and leave a bald patch. Hair grows and sheds in cycles and when this happens too rapid, the area looks as th... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Warts: Sometimes flat warts are inconspicuous on the elbow. By picking the lesions, you could possibly spread the virus.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Vaginal infection: With everything you described, you should follow up with your doctor and make sure all of the infections are gone. Bv and chlamydia are both a bacter... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Eberting is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Eberting is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! That makes total sense. He's the second child, thought i'd be less paranoid this time; I was wrong. Thank you so much.
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Thanks for your quick reply! thanks i have and they gave me camrese lo but still not working got appt for 17th though to change it thanks again!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank u so much for your reply will u telk me any cream which i use to tone my skin fair and equal
Education & Training
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University of Utah School of Medicine, UT
Graduated 1999MD
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Insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, and hypertriglyceridemia.
Dermatitis and the newborn rash of hyper-IgE syndrome.
Histologic progression of B16 F10 metastatic melanoma in C57BL/6 mice over a six week time period: distant metastases before local growth.
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