Indy Chabra, MD, PhD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Education
- Stanford University, BS in Chemistry and Biological Sciences & AB in Economics
- Stony Brook University, MD and PhD in Microbiology and Genetics
Professional Achievements
- Founding Member of DMC Dermatology & Mohs
- Featured in the Sioux City Journal, and on local new stations KTIV and KMEG
Certifications & Organizations
- Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Fellow, American Society for Mohs Surgery
- Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Member, South Dakota State Medical Association
- Member, Yankton District Medical Society
- Member, Pima County Medical Society
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Clean Your Belly Button
Your belly button is easy to overlook, but it needs to be cleaned just like every other part of your body. Fortunately, all it takes to keep your belly button clean is a little soap and water! If you have unpleasant bell...
How to
Treat an Infection in Your Belly Button
While an infected belly button may sound off-putting or unpleasant, it’s usually a fairly minor infection that clears up quickly. The dark, warm environment in your belly button is a breeding ground for fungi and bacte...
How to Clean & Groom Your Pubic Hair
Medically-backed tips for cleaning your pubic hair and pubic areaPubic hair—we all have it and it’s nothing to be ashamed of! Pubic hair protects your genitalia from friction and keeps it warm. Even though pubic hair...
How to
Pierce Your Belly Button
A step-by-step tutorial for DIY belly button piercings You want to pierce your belly button, and you're wondering how to do it on your own. You can follow these instructions to pierce your own navel or to find a top-notc...
How to
Manage Belly Button Rings During Pregnancy
Belly button piercings can be fun, exciting, and sexy. But if you're pregnant, it might start to feel like a hassle. As your belly stretches, the hole also stretches. That can be painful and carries a risk of infection....
How to
Hide Ringworm on Your Face
Ringworm, also called tinea, is a common fungal infection that can appear on your face, body, nails, or scalp. The raised rings created by the fungus can be both unsightly and painful. It’s best to leave ringworm uncov...
How to
Clean Belly Button Lint
The belly button is one of the body parts we always forget to clean. If you don't clean your belly button regularly, lint can get stuck inside. You can clean your belly button after a shower with a simple salt solution. ...
How to
Treat a Facial Burn from a Curling Iron to Prevent Scars
A curling iron is a great tool for making your hair look good. But, because it is so close to your face, it can burn you on this very sensitive and exposed part of your body. If you react quickly, and treat the burn prop...
How to
Make Hands Look Younger
Keeping your skin youthful, radiant, and healthy is much easier when you practice a good skin care routine and keep your entire body in good shape. But there are also many factors that make hands look older, including ag...
How to
Deal with Waxing Pain
You love the look and feel of your smooth skin after waxing, right? It's just the pain that you could do without. Still, if you wax regularly, you've probably decided that it beats shaving every day. While we can't compl...
How to
Clean Yourself Up
Many people feel as if they aren’t clean enough. Fortunately, with a little effort, anyone can become a neat person. First, practice good hygiene by showering daily, brushing your teeth, and taking care of your hair an...
