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The Time Is Right for the Body Procedure You’ve Been Considering

You’ve probably heard: there’s a boom in plastic surgery happening right now. Physicians and other experts have been attributing the general trend to five factors:* 

Elective procedures OK – Everyone who wanted cosmetic surgery during full pandemic lockdown had to wait for elective procedures to be permitted again.* 
Zoom of doom – More people are spending time looking at themselves because of more time at home and frequent video meetings.* 
Lockdown savings – Many who have not been affected by layoffs have saved money,…

How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Skin and What To Do About It

Our California skies may be clearing from the recent regional fires but microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can linger in the atmosphere for days,

Removing Moles is Not DIY — Here’s Why

During the pandemic, you—like many people—are probably trying out new things. That’s great! However, playing dermatologist should not be one of them.

Scary or Not Scary? 8 Controversial Beauty Ingredients

You may have heard some scary claims about beauty products. A common one is that the average woman swallows six pounds of lipstick over her lifetime….

Special Back to School News: Zooming in on Acne

What could be more awkward and challenging than facing the new school year on Zoom? How about facing it with a face flecked with the blotches and blemishes of adolescent acne?

Emphasize Beautiful Eyes — 8 Easy Tips for Beauty Above Your Mask

These days, the way your eyes look and communicate is more important than ever. With a mask covering the lower half of your face,…

Why It’s Important to Understand Diversity in Dermatology Care

Just as no two people have the same thumbprint, no two people have the same skin.

You Can Do *What* with Fillers?? 9 Tricks You Should Know

You’ve probably heard of dermal fillers. Maybe you use them yourself. After all, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,…

How Stress Impacts Your Skin and What You Can Do About It

Stress even during normal times can take a toll on your skin. But during extraordinary times such as these,

How to Prevent and Treat Skin Irritation from Your COVID-19 Mask

As California reopens some outdoor recreational facilities and businesses, we will all likely be spending more time wearing our masks.

5 Things You Should Know About Skin Cancer Screenings

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. That means it’s time to schedule a skin cancer screening with one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists.

Protect Your Hands from the Effects of Frequent Washing

Wash your hands. That’s become the mantra of the coronavirus pandemic. And with good reason. Washing your hands – or using hand sanitizer – is one of the most important steps you can take to help protect yourself from the virus.

California Skin Institute COVID-19 Update

5.27.2020
California Skin Institute’s Response to the Shelter-In-Place order for counties in California:
California Skin Institute is considered an “essential business”
(see Shelter-In-Place details below)…

Effective immediately,

6 Skincare Trends for 2020: Do They Work?

In the beauty scene of the 2010s, the rise of social-media fever put focus on whatever captured the most attention and likes….

That Rash Around Your Mouth: All About Perioral Dermatitis

Recently, one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists saw a new patient with a challenging skin issue.

Oh, Your Itching Back – Coping with Notalgia Paraesthetica

Got an itch that won’t quit? Is it below your shoulder blades and you can’t quite reach it?

5 Body Contouring Treatments for Men — It’s Not Just about Looking Great Naked

There’s no shame in wanting to look hotter with your clothes off, whether on the beach,…

Hair Loss

Hair loss, or alopecia, can be frustrating for kids, teens and adults alike. To add to the frustration,

Realize Your 2020 Vision for Younger-Looking Eyes

Gaze into your crystal ball for 2020. Do you see fresh, youthful eyes looking back at you?

Don’t Try These 5 Trendy Skincare Gadgets at Home!

Take a little cruise around Instagram and YouTube, and it’s easy to catch “DIY fever.” Women with perfect skin tout the benefits of one hot consumer “medical” treatment device or another.

A Timely Message About Your Skin and Vitamin D

One of December’s special days is Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year and the official start of winter.

XTRAC, CSI’s Tool to Tame Psoriasis

National Psoriasis Awareness Month may have ended, but for the 8 million Americans who suffer from recurring psoriasis,

Ask the Dermatologist: Men’s Hair Loss & Skincare

Men and women can experience the same basic dermatological issues. However, there are certain challenges that men face more often or with far greater intensity.

Fall Is Laser Season — 5 Beauty Goals to Start on Now

This is the ideal time of year to seek laser treatment — whether to even out your complexion,

New Survey Finds Skin Cancer Procedures Outnumber Cosmetic Procedures

New survey data from The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) reports that in 2018, skin cancer procedures outnumbered every type of cosmetic dermatology treatment.