Michael Rains
Advanced in Universal Acquired Melanosis

Dr. Michael Rains

Dermatology
Beacon Dermatology LLC
76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120, 
Asheville, NC 

Advanced in Universal Acquired Melanosis
Beacon Dermatology LLC
76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120, 
Asheville, NC 
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Overview

Michael Rains, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Beacon Dermatology in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rains provides his expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology for residents in the local community seeking aesthetic services for their beauty concerns.

Dr. Rains completed his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. During medical school, Dr. Rains was awarded the Thomas B. Freese Award for Overall Excellence in Dermatology and received Magna Cum Laude for his research in Dermatology. After graduation, he stayed in Texas, pursuing an internship at the University of Texas’ Southwestern Medical Center and residency training at The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School. He is certified in dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology.

At Beacon Dermatology, Dr. Rains focuses on holistic approaches to bring out patients’ natural beauty. He always spends quality time listening to patients’ concerns, comfortably making sure they receive empathetic care and proper education to understand their skin condition and make informed decisions for their treatment.

Dr. Rains’ approach to aesthetic treatment is centered on compassion and appreciation for patients’ differences. To learn more about how he can help you with your medical needs and cosmetic goals, schedule an appointment to meet with him at Beacon Dermatology.

Dr. Rains is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Universal Acquired Melanosis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Psoriasis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
University of Texas, Southwestern - Austin
Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Dermatology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Thomas B. Freese Award for Overall Excellence in Dermatology

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Cambia Health Solutions
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CareFirst
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CareSource
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Cigna
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EmblemHealth
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Essence Healthcare
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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TeamCare
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VIVA Health
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Wellcare
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Locations

Beacon Dermatology LLC
76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120, Asheville, NC 28803
Call: 828-677-3128

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Objective measurement of erythema in psoriasis using digital color photography with color calibration.
Objective measurement of erythema in psoriasis using digital color photography with color calibration.
Journal: Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)
Published: May 17, 2015
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