Ellen Turner, MD

Double Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Ellen Turner is a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist based in Dallas, Texas. She is board-certified in dermatology through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in functional medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Turner is the founder of the Dermatology Office, with locations in Dallas and Irving, offering an array of dermatology services, including medical, cosmetic, surgical, and laser procedures. She is an Allergan Master Injector Emeritus, and she focuses on elective aesthetic procedures in her medical practice, including Silhouette InstaLift™, BOTOX®, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Emface, Exion, and laser and light-based devices. Dr. Turner is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Texas Dermatology Society, the Dallas Dermatology Society, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the Dallas County Medical Society. She is also a member of the medical staff at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas . She recently served as the Dallas chairman of the board of APEX, a network of independent physician specialists devoted to improving the quality of medical care in Texas and beyond. Dr. Turner performed her medical school training at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and her dermatology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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Forum Comments (10)

What home remedies can I use to get rid of Fordyce spots?
Unfortunately, Fordyce spots are a glandular problem, so topicals won’t work, home remedy or otherwise. Only treatment with a resurfacing laser will remedy the issue, and even that is a temporary fix. I use the Erbium YAG resurfacing laser.
How do you layer skincare correctly?
Start with cleanser. Then, a helpful way to think about it is to go from thinnest to thickest viscosity. You'll do serums first, then gels, lotions, and creams, and the last thing to go on will be your SPF. You usually want to wait about two to three minutes in between products so they layer nicely. If you're using retinoids, just make sure you're using them at night. Also, if you're experiencing irritation from a retinoid, we teach our patients to sandwich their moisturizer. Meaning, put moisturizer on, wait a couple of minutes, put the retinoid on, wait a couple more minutes, and then finally put moisturizer on again.
How do I get rid of blackheads on my nose?
Blackheads and whiteheads are known as non-inflammatory or comedonal acne. The best way to treat them is with the retinoid category. Retinoids turn over our cells faster to clean out those pores. You have to be careful when you're using retinoids because they can cause skin irritation. Combine them with a really good non-comedogenic moisturizer. If I see a nose that has a lot of congestion and blackheads, I like to start them on a retinoid and then bring them back for a facial that will kind of just suck all that stuff out.
How can I get glass skin?
This is a great question. It's important to note that in clinical studies evaluating the time frame needed to clear up skin issues, physicians typically say that it takes somewhere between 6 and 12 weeks. As a physician, it's really important to be an educator to the patient and give them realistic expectations. Help them understand when they can expect to be 50% better, 90% better, and so forth. For the future, I recommend that people come to a dermatologist as soon as possible if they have an important event coming up.
What does fungal forehead acne look like?
What people might call "fungal acne" is just acne vulgaris–classic acne. I've been in the dermatology world 25 years, and I just treat acne as acne (unless it's not responsive to treatment). I have never had a patient that doesn't respond to traditional acne treatments.
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A Guide to the Types of Jawlines (And How to Determine Yours)

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Everything You Need to Know About a B Belly Shape

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What Are Narrow Clavicles? Plus, How to Build Shoulder Width with Exercises

Double board-certified dermatologist Ellen Turner explains what clavicles are & if you can change themSome people in the fitness community say narrow clavicles aren't ideal, especially if you’re trying to attain a body...

The Quickest Methods for Mole Removal

Get a mole removed by a medical professional, or do it yourself with some simple home remediesMoles—pigmented cells on the skin—are incredibly common. They may be tan, dark brown, black, or even have a yellow tint or...

Prominent Brow Ridges Explained (Plus, How to Minimize Them)

Double board-certified dermatologist Ellen Turner discusses prominent brow ridges and what causes themA prominent brow ridge is a large bony ridge that sits just above the eye socket. This unique feature is often associa...

What Are the Different Kinds of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes?

Double Board-Certified Dermatologist Ellen Turner, MD, explains what causes dark circles & how to get rid of themThere are four main types of dark circles: vascular, pigmented, structural, and hereditary. So, how do you ...

Best Facial Yoga Workouts for Mouth, Jaw, Eyes, Forehead, & Neck

Feel like your skin is looking a bit saggy or wrinkled, but don’t want to look into surgical options? Doing facial exercises, or facial yoga, helps strengthen the muscles in your face, which can leave your skin looking...

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Prevent Chafing

The best ways to avoid chafing and treat chafing rashes Maybe you are an avid runner who wants to avoid a skin rash between your thighs during every marathon. Or perhaps you have larger thighs that rub together in the su...

All About Weak Chins: Causes, Treatments, & When to See a Doctor

Dermatologists & surgeons share how to get a more prominent chinHaving a weak chin, also known as a recessed chin or retrognathia, simply means your chin doesn’t protrude forward much and instead, slopes back toward yo...

How to Tighten Skin Under Your Chin: Natural or Surgical Options

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How Old Do People Think I Look Quiz

Have you ever wondered how old people think you are? Maybe you’ve always been told that you look older than you are—or you look younger! Answer these 10 quick questions, and we’ll get a read on how old other peopl...

How to Turn a Sunburn into a Tan (& Tan Without Burning)

Double board-certified dermatologist Ellen Turner, MD explains the difference between a tan and a sunburnAfter a day in the sun, you return home and notice that your skin is bright red. You came home with sunburn rather ...

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Pop a Blood Blister

A blood blister can happen anywhere, but the most common areas are the fingers, toes, heels, mouth, and at or under the nails. If you get a blood blister, you should leave it alone and not pop it. However, if you have t...

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Get Rid of Acne

Double board-certified dermatologist Ellen Turner, MD, gives concrete tips for getting rid of acneMost people find themselves suffering from an acne outbreak at some point, usually during adolescence and early adulthood,...

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Remove Moles Without Surgery

Moles are clusters of pigment-producing cells that can appear anywhere on the skin—alone or in groups—as tan, brown, black, or yellowish, skin-toned spots. If you have a mole you want to remove, the safest, most effe...

A Derm-Approved Guide to Treating & Preventing Lines around the Mouth

Lose the lines with our trusted tips and tricksWe use our mouths constantly by talking, smiling, kissing, drinking through a straw, you name it. Developing wrinkles around the mouth area is a natural sign of aging and li...

How to

Remove a Sebaceous Cyst

A “cyst” is a closed or “sac-like” structure that is full of semi-solid material, gases, or liquid. Sebaceous (epidermoid) cysts occur due to the buildup of sebum, an oily substance that keeps your skin and hair ...

iPhone Face, Explained: What It Means & Why It Happens

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What Does it Mean to Have a Weak Jawline? Plus, How to Fix It

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Am I Balding Quiz

Hair loss is super common and totally natural, but it’s sometimes hard to tell if it’s happening to you, which can be good to know. We’re here to help. Answer these quick questions about your experiences and hair,...
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