Get rid of the redness, discoloration and flushing!
Aging neck and chest can remind us of our need to practice sun safety. Necks and chests reveal our age, our sun damage and past mistakes with our skin! Luckily, we can improve the redness, flushing and the “aged appearance” of the skin of neck and chest without any surgery! Check out this video on […]
Hyperpigmentation On Ethnic Skin And The Fastest Way to Clear
Contents1 The Truth About Hyperpigmentation On Ethnic Skin2 3 Here are some tips for hyperpigmentation on ethnic skin:4 3 Steps To Treating Hyperpigmentation On Ethnic Skin5 Next Steps The Truth About Hyperpigmentation On Ethnic Skin Our parents give us much more than great advice; they obviously impart a long genetic heritage that influences our skin […]
6 Health And Beauty Myths Unveiled: Save Time, Money And Disappointment!
Contents1 5 Myths About Healthy Beautiful Skin1.1 Health and Beauty Myths #11.2 Health and Beauty Myths # 21.3 Health and Beauty Myths # 31.4 Health and Beauty Myths # 41.5 Health and Beauty Myths # 5 Watching T.V., reading magazines, or going to beauty beauty stores, Dr. Kormeili is always SHOCKED at the claims made […]
Fake Tans: Can They Also Be Harmful?
Contents1 About Fake Tans2 The Problem With Fake Tans3 Fake Tans And Laser Hair Removal4 Fake Tans And Skin Checks 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 […]
MedSpa Bill Signed Into Law: Greater Patient Safety Is On The Way!
The 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 a result of inappropriate use […]
Sunscreen regulations are changing!
About 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 from 30 to say, 50. […]
Propecia: Persistent Sexual Side Effects- Could They Be Permanent?
Contents1 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 many men, this process puts […]
Long-Term Scars, How To Get Rid Of Those Old Scars For Good
Long-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 are many options to treat […]
The Joys Of Being A Female Dermatologist
A 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 by the ladies of the […]
How to Get Rid of Mottled Skin!
What 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, genetic factors can cause mottled […]