Calendula is a plant native to Asia and Europe that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries The dried …
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Megan Kera, M.S., PA-C
Megan is a certified Physician Assistant at Image Dermatology in Montclair, New Jersey. She joined Derm Collective as a medical advisor in April 2019.
Megan’s career as a Physician Assistant began in plastic surgery, where she worked on both aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
After 3 years in plastic surgery, Megan worked in family medicine. There she broadened her diagnostic abilities, learned to manage acute and chronic conditions from Diabetes to Cellulitis, and worked with specialists to manage complex conditions long-term.
Following her work in family medicine, Megan joined Image Dermatology in Montclair, NJ, as a dermatology physician assistant, managing skin conditions and aesthetic concerns.
Megan reviews many of Derm Collective's skin care articles for medical accuracy.
Education
- B.S., Biology, Fairfield University - Fairfield, C.T.
- M.S., Physician Assistant
Societies
- Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants
- New Jersey State Society for Physician Assistants
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Medically Reviewed
Subclinical Acne: What It Is, Treatment Options, Prevention and More
Subclinical acne refers to tiny bumps that develop beneath the skin and are the first signs of acneThese bumps are …
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Itchy Acne: Types, Causes, Treatments and More
Itchiness is a very common symptom of acne due to several reasons including skin inflammation, irritation and …
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Glycolic Acid for Acne: How it Works, Efficacy, Best Products, Side Effects
Glycolic acid is prized for its exfoliative and moisture-retaining propertiesIt can address acne and acne scars, fade …
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Low pH Cleansers: Benefits and How to Choose One
The acid mantle is a protective film on the outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneumThis film is slightly acidic and …
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