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Colorado Dermatology Specialists
Denver, CO
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I am board certified in Pediatrics, Allergy/Immunology and Dermatology. I can answer all concerns related to General Pediatrics questions as well as questions about Allergies, Asthma, Immunology and the skin.
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
Allergy and Immunology
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Licenses
United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Fluid under the skin: An abscess would typically feel like fluid under the skin ("fluctuant") whereas inflammation from a piercing would just be red and swollen but would n... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
See an allergist: See an allergist. We are experts in diagnosing and treating allergies and related to diseases. You can go to the America Board of Allergy and Immuno... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Yes: You can develop a new allergy at any age. Skin or blood testing is available for dogs. You can see an allergist and get tested if you wish.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There have been studies looking at urine cotinine levels in children exposed to second hand smoke which clearly show it is in their system. Stay away... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Not contagious: This is a delayed type allergic reaction to the chemicals in the plants. It is not contagious and would not spread on your body once the initial expo... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
See an allergist: This is a complicated question. If the hives have lasted for more than 6 weeks without a known cause this is called chronic urticaria. This is a fru... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Not exactly: There are different subtypes of warts which tend to effect different areas of the body. Warts on the feet are termed "plantar warts". Warts on the f... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Depends whatyou mean: Hornet/insect bites can cause itching, hives, localized swelling all the way up to systemic reactions (anaphylaxis).
If you mean can they cause nos... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Seek A Physician: This reaction sounds abnormal for an allergic reaction (wheezing, hives, itching etc.). There are other rare immunologic reactions from medications (... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
CDNH: Could be chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis (inflammation of the cartilage). Treatment includes avoiding pressure on the ear (sleep on the other sid... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Laser: No treatment is necessary if they are evaluated as benign. If you don't like them cosmetically a cosmetic dermatologist can perform treatment using a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Is PCN allergy true?: Many people (9 out of 10) in one study with "penicillin allergy" actually tolerate PCN without any problem. I would see an allergist and have them eva... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Difficulty breathing: It is unusual to need epipen (epinephrine) for oral allergy syndrome. If you experience throat closing, difficulty breathing, wheezing or uncontrolla... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Other options: This will usually require or more thorough work up. Most times hives in children is related to a recent viral infection. No other treatment beyond a... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Avoidance: there is no "cure" for food allergies at this time. You should avoid shrimp and other shellfish and carry an epinephrine device. Food desensitizatio... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Yes: Any physical activity can trigger asthma. She could try pre-treating with albuterol 15 min prior if that is the only time she has symptoms.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Possibly: You should see an allergist or pulmonologist who can check breathing tests (spirometry). If your exam and testing is consistent with asthma it is ver... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Variable: Not all patients with atopic dermatitis will have highly elevated IgE levels. We take the total level into account when interpreting results of indiv... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Allergist or derm: If you are confident it is allergy or eczema then an allergist. If you are not sure of the diagnosis but have a skin problem then a dermatologist.
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A 76-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Similar to blood: A CSF culture is when you take a sample of CSF (usually from a lumbar puncture which samples the CSF from the spinal canal in the lower back - so yes ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Keloid?: This sounds like a keloid most likely. These most commonly develop following ear piercing or other trauma and are more common in darker skinned peopl... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
For certain symptoms: Cold's are viral infections that usually take 5-7 days to go away (the congestion and cough can last longer). I would get checked for fever greater t... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Allergen varies: Different species of fish have different allergy proteins (tuna vs. salmon etc.). You may react to one species but not others. Within the same speci... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Allergy testing: The "RAST" test is an older technology that is a blood allergy test. Most labs don't do this test anymore and instead use something called "immunocap... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Respiratory problems: Coughing, difficulty breathing, sneezing, irritation of the nose or eyes. In the long term lung cancer, lung disease (emphysema), oral cancers, incre... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Surgery: Scalp cysts are removed by surgical excision under local anesthesia (typically). This is usually done by a dermatologist.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Schedule: This varies by regions. You can check your local pollen counts with a simple google search or download various pollen count apps to your phone. In g... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
You may: There is a type of physical urticaria (hives) called aquagenic urticaria (hives caused by water). This is rare but can be diagnosed by an Allergist. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
See an allergist: You will need to see an allergist. They will determine if you are truly allergic. If you are an you need the medication there are protocols that can... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Few tips: Wash your hands and face when you come in from outside. There are OTC or prescription antihistamine eye drops. Systemic antihistamines like zyrtec (... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Relax: Allergy testing is easy and relatively painless. The most common is skin prick on the back which feels more like a tickle. You will have some itchin... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Not for allergies: H2 antagonists partially block acid secretion in the stomach. They don't do much (if anything) for allergies. I would use either oral H1 antihistami... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Challenges: Knowing when you are having symptoms (cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing) can be the biggest challenge. Also avoiding triggers (allergens, irritan... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
See an ENT: See an ENT who can do a thorough exam of the ear. There could be a blockage, foreign body or other anatomic cause.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Topical steroid: An OTC steroid cream/ointment such as hydrocortisone. If something stronger is required your doctor will need to prescribe.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Yes: The pneumonia vaccine is not a live vaccine and should be safe. Pumonary TB is a mycobacterial infection. This is not related to the "pneumonia vacc... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Depends: If you mean a typical allergic reaction skin prick or blood testing is available. This only helps in diagnosing "immediate" allergies which are 15-60... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Yes: You can develop new allergies at any age. I recommend seeing an allergist for evaluation and testing.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Yes: The risk is splenic rupture from contact after mono. This can be avoided by avoiding contact sports. Non-contact workouts should be fine.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
I would wait: Tretinoin can be irritating especially the 0.05 or 0.1% concentrations. I would wait until your skin is completely healed. Tretinoin works slowly of... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Serotaanswered
Dermatology 16 years experience
Yes: You can develop allergies at any age. I recommend seeing a board certified allergist (this can be found on the american board of allergy and immunol... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
72-96 hours: The usual time period is 72-96 hours after exposure although more vigorous reactions can happen sooner.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Stop prednisone: Prednisone suppresses your immune system which can reactive HSV-1 (the cold sore virus) which normally remains inactive in your skin for life. I woul... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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See the babies PCP: There are some more advanced options for hard to treat diaper rash. You will definitely want to see your pediatrician and possibly a peds dermatologi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Probably nothing: It depends what type of inhaler. Albuterol might cause transient increase in heart beat. An inhaled steroid wouldn't cause any short term effect (ma... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Several: Many treatments exist for allergies: antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops as well as allergy shots. For asthma: rescue inhalers (albuterol), contr... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
Many causes: There are many possibilities: vocal cord dysfunction, reflux, panic attacks to things more in the lungs like pneumonia or growths. A good history and... Read More
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A female asked:
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Dermatology 16 years experience
No: As long as you don't have active lesions ("vesicles") on your genital area you should not be infectious. Once they crust over they should not be infe... Read More
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Keratosis pilaris: If its the back of the arms and never goes away it's probably keratosis pilaris. This is benign and genetic. It is difgicult to treat, but keratolyt... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Few things: I'm assuming you need this for jaw alignment. There is a lot that goes into this including orthodontics to correct your bite. You can expect to have... Read More
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Dr. Serota answered my questions and addressed my concerns in an easy to understand manner, was very knowledgeable on the specific matter that promoted my consult and delivered his diagnosis and recom...Read More
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i WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO RECOMMEND HIM AS HE WAS NICE HOWEVER LEFT ME HANGING WHEN HE REQUESTED MY PCP INFO TO MAKE CONTACT AND TOOK MY 54 DOLLARS AND DID NOT HELP ME OR GET THE INFO HE REQUESTED
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Words cannot begin to express how wonderful Dr, Serota is, and how grateful I am to him. He is always there to answer all of my questions and concerns clearly and reassuringly!! He is truly the best!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 2007MD
Residency
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2010
Residency
CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITAL
Completed 2012
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL ANSCHUTZ INPATIENT
Completed 2015
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