We all have known for years now that the UV radiation in the sun can cause skin damage and skin cancer. Many alternatives including spray tans have been explored to get that “tanned look!” But can fake tans be harmful as well? Contents1 About Fake Tans2 The Problem With Fake […]
Read MoreThe New AB 1548 Law (MedSpa Bill) What does the new medspa bill mean for you? Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 1548, the patient safety bill co-sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) and CalDerm. We all hear about cosmetic disasters that have occurred as […]
Read MoreAbout Sunscreen Let’s talk sunscreen and SPF. SPF stands for “sun protection factor.” Sunscreen labels have an SPF number. The higher the number, the better the protection, but not in a linear fashion, so that from SPF 15-30 there is a substantial increase in UV protection, but increases rather slowly […]
Read MoreContents1 About Propecia2 Side effects of Propecia include:3 Recent Studies On Propecia4 Next Steps About Propecia Propecia (generic name: finasteride) has now been used for over a decade to treat men who want to fight male-pattern hair loss. Propecia works by blocking the conversion of testosterone into DHT, and in […]
Read MoreLong-term scars or old scars could be the result of anything. What is perhaps worse than a stupid accident is the scar that lingers far longer than the pain of the injury itself! It is like a daily reminder of what happened and can be so upsetting to anyone. There […]
Read MoreA Female Dermatologist Walks Into The Mall As a female dermatologist, Dr Kormeili is girly girl. She is into make up, shoe, and collecting perfumes. This weekend, Dr. Kormeili walked into her favorite department store to smell and collect a few more perfumes for her collection. She was suddenly attacked […]
Read MoreWhat Is Mottled Skin? Mottled skin has a blotchy appearance with red or purple spots. A little bit of red, brown, white and other various shades in between creating an uneven aged appearance to our skin. It’s really not ideal! What Causes Mottled Skin? Various factors such as the sun, hormones, […]
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Don’t you hate that dirt on skin that doesn’t wash away? Chances are you have wondered at some point in your life, why is my skin looking a little “dirty?” The buildup of make-up, creams, smog, dirt and oils can take away the natural “glow” of the skin, leaving it […]
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Blotchy skin makes us seen so old and worn out! Everyone wants clear skin – but how to have clear skin and keep it that way is an art! Here are some suggestions to help! Why We Get Blotchy Skin Blotchy skin is also known as melasma. It is caused by […]
Read MoreAre you looking to fix your leathery skin? “How do I fix my skin so it doesn’t looks like leather?” Have you ever wondered that too? Leathery skin is a common problem and luckily there are solutions. Here are some helpful hints we hope you enjoy! If you have ever visited […]
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