Which Laser Is Right For You? A Guide To Lasers
It’s a tradition: in the new calendar year, we inevitably think about how to renew ourselves. Whether it’s what we eat, what we wear, or even a new career, January is a month for introspection and goal-setting. If improving your appearance is one of your goals – for whatever reason – you may have thought…
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GSD Expands Into Los Angeles: Announcing A New Partnership With Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology
Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the dermatology practice Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology, with three locations in the Los Angeles area. The new partnership expands GSD’s footprint from the Bay Area and California’s Central Valley into Southern California. Moy-Fincher-Chipps is led by doctors Ronald Moy, MD; Edgar Fincher, MD, PhD;…
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Spotlight On Mohs Surgery & GSD Women Dermatologists
Do you remember the 1970s? Bell bottoms, big cars, and baking in the sun with no thought of skin damage or cancer? While disco might have topped the charts in music, what wasn’t popular was dermatology – if you were a woman. In 1970, only about 7% of dermatologists were female. The good news is…
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Does Blocking Sun From Skin Prevent Vitamin D?
We’ve all heard so many stories about Vitamin D. If you live in a sunny climate you’re getting enough OR you can’t get enough so you have to take supplements OR just eat a healthy diet and you’re covered. What’s the real story? Let’s start at the beginning. We all need Vitamin D Even though…
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Banish Acne From Going Back To School
As if back-to-school shopping wasn’t enough to tackle for our kids – what’s popular, what fits, what’s on sale? – you may be dealing with a teenager who’s suddenly convinced they can’t go back to school. “Look at my face!” Acne doesn’t care about our social calendars. It can add angst when it appears right…
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Sunscreen Facts: Take Our Better Blocker Quiz
You know that sunscreen is a must to protect against cancer and premature aging. But do you know the difference between chemical vs physical sunscreen? If waterproof sunscreen is truly proof against the water? Or which chemicals in sunscreen are safer than others? And read on to question #7 to learn more about the latest…
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What is a board-certified dermatologist?
All Articles,Medical Dermatology
Dermatologists treat more than 3,000 conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Skin diseases are especially common, affecting an estimated one in four Americans each year. A board-certified dermatologist is truly an expert in the field of dermatology. To be board certified in Dermatology, a medical doctor must complete 4 years of college, 4…
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Two ways to easily enhance your immune system during the Coronavirus pandemic.
A healthy immune system is essential to protect us from illness including viruses and cancers, and coronavirus is no different. This is especially true because we have no medication that treats coronavirus nor is there a vaccine to prevent it. It’s time to be proactive. These suggestions may help reduce the severity and duration of…
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Coronavirus Announcement & Updates
To our patients, friends and family, We hope that you and yours remain well, safe and healthy. As for our MFC team, we are excited to announce that we have returned to our offices as of Monday, May 18th, 2020! The State of California and Los Angeles County regulations now allow us to perform elective…
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We are excited to announce our newest team member, Nisha Shah, PA-C
Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastic & Dermatology is excited to announce our newest team member, Nisha Shah, PA-C. We’re fortunate to have a nationally renowned team of providers all working together for the benefit of our patients. Nisha Shah, PA-C is a welcomed addition. Learn more about Nisha. Nisha Shah is a board certified, state…
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