Stay Connected with Telemedicine
Posted December 10, 2020Interactions with physicians via video conferencing and by phone with evaluation of photos have been gaining momentum for years. These type of virtual visits, known as telemedicine, have grown significantly ...
Masks and Skin Problems (adapted from AAD.org)
Posted November 3, 2020While wearing masks in public are critically important to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, they can also induce or aggravate various skin conditions including acne “maskne”, rosacea, eczema, ...
How to Exercise Safely During a Pandemic
Posted October 4, 2020The COVID Pandemic has forced closure of indoor gyms and pushed those who crave regular exercise to shift to other options. Fortunately, Southern California is an ideal location for year round outdoor ...
You Are What You Eat: Your Diet and Aging
Posted September 10, 2020Recent studies have shown that diet can affect certain skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. There is now some evidence that aging of the skin can be slowed with a healthy diet. For example, a diet ...
Skin, The Body’s Armor and Finding the Right Moisturizer
Posted August 7, 2020The skin is our largest organ and has many important functions including regulating body temperature, acting as a barrier and preventing harmful microorganisms and toxins form getting inside the body. ...
Are dietary supplements safe and effective for skin conditions?
Posted July 1, 2020Many patients ask if taking a vitamin or supplement would be beneficial for their skin condition. Vitamins and supplements aren’t regulated in the same way as prescription medications by the Food ...
Could your sunscreen be hurting the environment?
Posted June 8, 2020There are now a number of laboratory studies that associate certain UV filters in chemical-based sunscreens – specifically oxybenzone and octinoxate – with the bleaching of coral reefs. While ...
COVID TOES: Is it truly a skin manifestation of the disease?
Posted May 5, 2020Painful, swollen, red, or purple skin lesions on the toes and feet have been reported in some patients with COVID-19 infections. This eruption appears similar to a condition typically seen in cold weather, ...
Dry Skin From Hand Washing
Posted April 9, 2020Now that frequent hand washing has become the new norm, many patients are complaining about dry, red, burning skin. This condition, irritation dermatitis, is treated with regular applications of ...
Face the Facts About Cosmeceuticals
Posted March 3, 2020Cosmeceuticals are over-the-counter skincare products that contain biologically active ingredients. Underscoring their popularity, there’s been double-digit annual growth of new products entering ...
Sunscreen Update
Posted February 3, 2020A newly released study by the FDA confirmed evidence of a recent smaller pilot study that certain chemical sunscreens can be detected in the blood following topical application. The specific ingredients ...
Are Natural Skin Care Products Safer?
Posted January 8, 2020Concern about the safety of product ingredients has led to significant growth in the sale of natural skincare products. A recent editorial titled, “Natural Does Not Mean Safe—The Dirt on Clean Beauty ...