Dr. Robin Berger, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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Robin Berger, M.D.
640 East 700 South Suite 1
St. George, Utah 84770
For an appointment, call (435) 673-7546
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About Dr. Robin Berger, MD

In addition to four years of medical school and three years of training in internal medicine (covering diseases that affect all aspects of the body), Dr. Berger has spent 4 years formal training in a dermatology residency studying skin, hair, and nails. This training focuses on the diagnosis, surgery, and treatment of skin cancers and diseases, as well as the aesthetic side of skin rejuvenation, maintenance, and healing.

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

Tips & Wisdom

Coal Tar for Psoriasis and Eczema
Coal Tar is a substance which has been used for many years to treat skin conditions,  especially psoriasis and eczema.  Derived from coal, coal tar contains some 10,000 compounds, some of which have not been characterized yet. These various constituents impart healing, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal,  and anti-proliferative (ie slow down excessive cell growth as is seen in psoriasis) properties.  Crude coal tar (CCT)  is a less elegant unrefined form of coal...
Keratosis Pilaris with Robin Berger, M.D.
KERATOSIS PILARIS  is a common skin condition that looks like dry goose bumps and tends to affect the backs of arms, thighs and sometimes the cheeks.  Children and teenagers are often the ones affected, and it can be a marker for those who have more sensitive skin.   Dry keratin from skin cells builds up around the hair follicle, making a little cap which can then be bumpy or cause the fine, peach-fuzz type hair to be kinked up.  While they don't usually itch, the...
Coal Tar for Psoriasis
Coal Tar is a substance which has been used for many years to treat skin conditions, especially psoriasis and eczema. Derived from coal, coal tar contains some 10,000 compounds, some of which have not been characterized yet. These various constituents impart healing, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal,  and anti-proliferative (ie slow down excessive cell growth as is seen in psoriasis) properties.  Crude coal tar (CCT)  is a less elegant unrefined form of coal tar and has...

Patient Education Resources

Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...

Education & Training

Dermatology Residency – MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
July 1993 – July 1996.

Clinical Research Fellowship – University of California, San Francisco Psoriasis Treatment Center
July 1992 – June 1993.

Chief Medical Resident
July 1991 – June 1992.

Internal Medicine Residency, U. C. Davis Program at Martinez Veterans Administration, Martinez, California
July 1989 – June 1992.

M.D., University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
May 1989.

B.S. Zoology; Minors in German, Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
May 1985.