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Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD

(Dr. Erin Amerson, MD)

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Specializes in: General Practice and Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Medical College of Wisconsin (2004)

Professional interests include: hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), eczema, vascular (blood vessel) problems

1701 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

(510) 985-5020

Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD is a general practitioner in San Francisco, CA specializing in general practice and dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Medical Group, University of California SFGH Medical Group and Dermatology Clinic at Mount Zion.

Office Locations

Address:

1701 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Address:

3100 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Some issues Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
skin procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45
skin procedures	45

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
skin procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48
skin procedures	48

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52
skin procedures	52

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	147
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	80
skin procedures	80

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66
skin procedures	66

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	424
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	280
skin procedures	280

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Francisco, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73
skin procedures	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	4
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2004. She is certified by the Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (2004)

Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erin Huiras Amerson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

UCSF Medical Group

University of California SFGH Medical Group

Dermatology Clinic at Mount Zion

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Biography

Dr. Erin Amerson's specialties are general practice and dermatology (skin disorders). She studied medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Amerson's areas of clinical interest consist of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), vascular (blood vessel) problems, and eczema. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UCSF Medical Group and the University of California SFGH Medical Group.