Your Skin Cancer IQ
Who doesn’t love our sun, surf and sand? Southern California wouldn’t be what it is without its perfect climate. But, too much sun exposure can increase our risk for skin cancer. Skin cancer is now the most common type of cancer, more common than all other cancers combined. At least 1 in 5 people will…
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6 Dark Spot Correctors That Deliver Results, According to Dermatologists.
Byrdie, April 2019 For the past few years, dark spots have been my biggest skin ailment. It’s been such a crucial problem and a huge insecurity that I’m sick of talking about it. I’ve taken shots of cod liver oil for 30 days straight to see if that would help. I stopped eating meat in hopes that my dietary changes would…
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Mohs surgery and Skin Cancer Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly precise method for removing skin cancer. It was named after Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s and has been modernized over time. Mohs Skin Cancer surgery offers three unbeatable benefits: the highest cure rates, significantly minimized scarring, and quicker recovery. Through direct microscopic examination and specialized marking techniques, the…
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Brotox? Yep, Botox and other popular procedures for your Beau
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology
Brotox? Man-aissance? Although once entirely dominated by females, the cosmetic market for men is growing exponentially. With the explosion of less invasive procedures and the decreasing stigmatization associated with male rejuvenation, many more men are having cosmetic treatments done and loving them. In general, male patients tend to have two major motivations for pursuing cosmetic…
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Skin and Skincare by Decade
All Articles,Blepharoplasty,Cosmetic Surgery,Fractionated CO2
We know skin changes as you age. How you care for your skin should change as well. What worked in one decade may not address your needs in the next, and how well you take care of your skin when younger will determine what interventions will be most appropriate when you’re older. A combination of…
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FYI: Dermatologists Say These Are the Best Moisturizers for Rosacea.
Byrdie, April 2018 “According to Jennifer Herrmann, MD, FAAD, at Moy, Fincher, Chips Facial Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Beverly Hills, “Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by diffused redness, flushing, pustules, bumps, and skin thickening (aka fibrosis) and which may be triggered by things like heat, spicy or citrus foods, alcohol, exercise,…
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Carrie Underwood Debuted Her Face Last Night After Receiving 40 Stitches
Byrdie, April 2018 “As music fans, we’re pretty used to our favorite artists teasing us when it comes to a big reveal. Except usually, the big reveal involves a highly anticipated single or album release—not their face. And yet in the disturbing wake of country singer Carrie Underwood’s nasty fall in November 2017 (in which…
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Got Melasma? Piqo4, a new laser for unwanted brown spots
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology
Even before laugh lines or deepening forehead furrows, dark spots are often the first sign that we’re not getting any younger. But unlike blemishes, brown discolorations don’t fade away on their own and can be particularly stubborn, if Melasma is their cause. Melasma is an inflammatory skin condition that causes brown-gray blotches on the forehead,…
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Scarless Surgery: How close can we get?
All Articles,Cosmetic Surgery,Scar Improvement
A scar marks the final stage of a coordinated healing process after your skin suffers a wound. It’s an amazing, but imperfect operation that creates a replacement that never quite measures up in strength or color to its original counterpart. When your body recognizes injury, it initiates healing through a complex cascade of signals. Inflammation,…
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Just In: Here’s What Dermatologist Really Think About Polypeptides in Skincare
Byrdie, March 2018 “We’ll be the first to admit that there are enough enticing skincare technologies, ingredients, and product compilations to excite, overwhelm, and last even the most avid skincare junkie a lifetime. And since virtually every buzzword and ingredient makes lofty promises (many of which claim miracle—aka realistically impossible—results), it’s important to have information…
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