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Megan Kera, M.S., PA-C

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


 

Niacinamide for Acne: Benefits, How to Use It, Side Effects and More

February 2, 2020 • By Tolu Ajiboye (reviewed by Megan Kera, M.S., PA-C)

Niacinamide is an essential nutrient that is a form of vitamin B3It can effectively treat both inflammatory and …

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Baking Soda for Acne: How to Use It, Side Effects and More

January 23, 2020 • By Haley Walden (reviewed by Megan Kera, M.S., PA-C)

Baking soda is widely believed to be a home treatment for acneBecause of its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and …

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Can You Get Rid of Blackheads Overnight?

June 11, 2019 • By James Haynes (reviewed by Megan Kera, M.S., PA-C)

An overnight topical treatment can help remove blackheads in the morning.Deeper blackheads may be more difficult to …

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Salicylic Acid for Blackheads: How It Works, Efficacy, Best Products

June 7, 2019 • By James Haynes (reviewed by Megan Kera, M.S., PA-C)

Salicylic acid is one of the most widely used treatments for blackheads, or comedones. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, …

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