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What to Do About Those Tiny Black Dots on Your Nose — AKA Sebaceous Filaments

Tiny black dots on your nose driving you dotty? Surprise! They’re not blackheads. Yes, they look like tiny flat blackheads—but they’re not. They’re sebaceous filaments. Now please put down that extractor, step away from the mirror, and read before...read more


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Dealing with Rosacea

Over the years, California Skin Institute practitioners have helped many patients suffering from rosacea. With millions of Americans affected by this condition, it’s surprising that rosacea doesn’t get more media coverage. Perhaps one of the reasons is because this...read more


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What to Do About Your Nail Fungus

Over the years, California Skin Institute providers have helped many patients treat nail fungus. Although this condition can cause physical discomfort and feelings of self consciousness, nail fungus is actually a very common occurrence among Americans. Unfortunately, many patients...read more


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Treatment Considerations for Nodulocystic Acne: Accutane and Beyond

One of the first treatments that comes to mind when you hear the words “cystic acne” is Accutane. Accutane is an oral vitamin A derivative that has been approved since 1982 for severe nodulocystic acne. However, it comes with...read more


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California Dermatologists’ Best Winter Sunscreen Tips for Healthy Beautiful Skin

Want some free winter skincare advice from California Skin Institute’s board-certified dermatologists?

Tip #1:

Wherever you live in California, whether it’s SoCal or the San Francisco Bay Area, you need to wear sunscreen even during the winter. All of CSI’s licensed...read more


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How to Undo Holiday Havoc and Rejuvenate Your Skin for the New Year

Here’s one new year’s resolution you’ll be happy to keep. Start off 2022 the right way by rejuvenating your skin, especially if you’ve put self-care on hold during the happy, but hectic, holidays. Late nights and sweet treats, as...read more