While tanned skin has often been thought of as a symbol of good looks and health, this couldn’t be further from the tooth. A tan is actually a sign of skin cell damage. This damage can greatly increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer and experiencing accelerated skin aging. This makes it a poor choice. […]
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This summer, we’re all trying to find balance between taking precaution and maintaining a sense of normalcy. So we’d like to offer you some tips and reasonable measures that we as dermatologists apply in our professional and daily lives that we feel might be of benefit to you. Request an Appointment Maintain your distance.
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Are your hands often red, cracked, itchy, or even blistered? Our hands get a lot of wear and tear, so it’s no surprise that they bear the brunt of all of our day to day activities. For many of us, extra hand washing and hand sanitizer to prevent spread of COVID-19 has either brought this
Men, women, and children with skin-colored bumps and lesions on their hands or elsewhere may be wondering what they are experiencing and if it needs medical attention. In most situations, these imperfections are essentially warts. Warts are a growth that can develop due to a virus in the skin known as HPV. The lesions themselves,
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Men and women in the area of California who are concerned about discoloration that has developed on the skin will want to work with the team of the Skin and Beauty Center to receive a proper diagnosis and discuss appropriate treatment options. Our professionals can educate patients on the cause of their pigmentation issues and
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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month in America. Education, prevention and early detection can lower the new diagnoses and fatality rates of this horrible disease. Did you know skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world? In the U.S., skin cancer kills two people every hour, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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Acne is a condition that can impact anyone at any age. In fact, it’s no longer just a condition that affects teenagers. While we often think of acne as a condition that develops due to the hormonal changes during puberty, this isn’t the only reason why acne occurs. Adults often struggle with acne as well,
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Justine Park, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist Acne is the most common skin disorder I see in private practice, and it can affect people in some form in almost all stages of life. Although not life threatening, it can have a negative impact on quality of life, especially during the critical adolescent stage, which happens to be
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Sarah N. Hernandez, L.E. Licensed Aesthetician We all know Valentine’s day is the perfect day to celebrate a loved one, but what we may not realize is many of the common treats associated with the lover’s holiday are actually very skin and heart healthy. In honor of National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, I give
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