Please—never pick at your face with your nails, needles, or any other sharp object. This behavior is not only neurotic, but also extremely destructive to your skin. Many people with permanent acne scars have caused the scars themselves due to picking. Don’t do it. Turn to a professional dermatologist in Orange County. Board-certified dermatologists and …
Got Sunscreen? Skin Cancer Prevention Tips by a Medical Dermatologist
As the warm summer weather sun beams down in full swing, get a head start with proper skincare protection. With a brand new summer season comes brand new SPF rules, so take note from Dr. Nakhla, your Orange County skincare expert, about the changes in sunscreen labels, the SPF number to start with and the …
Fight Acne With DermaSweep in Orange County Offered by Medical Dermatologists
Now offering the revolutionary DermaSweep! Fight acne with medical dermatology-proven techniques in Orange County OC Skin Institute is committed to the latest advancements in acne therapy. DermaSweep™ may now be covered by your insurance! DermaSweep™ reduces facial acne, scars, and restores the overall youthful appearance of the face by eliminating a number of bothersome skin …
Why Do I Have Acne? OC Medical Dermatologists Discuss
Severe acne can damage a person’s quality of life and self esteem, so we take special care in addressing this all-important area of treatment. The causes of acne are many, but the primary culprits are overactive oil glands that are stimulated by stress and hormones, blocked pores, skin bacteria, or inflammation on and below the …
How do you get beautiful summer skin? Orange County Dermatology
Have you ever had your driveway resurfaced? If so, you remember that the top layer of cracked asphalt was removed to make way for a fresh, new top layer. Skin resurfacing is kind of like that, only it’s a more precise, more elegant procedure that relies on the natural healing process of cellular renewal. Introducing …
Do You Know How to Choose a Sunscreen? OC Dermatologists Discuss
Summer is almost here. Do you know how to choose a sunscreen? Sunscreens come in several different forms, including lotions, creams, oils, gels, sprays, sticks, and aerosols. There are two main categories of sunscreens: Physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens literally get between your skin and the sun’s rays. Applying physical sunscreens is like draping an opaque, …
Holy Moley! Everything You Need to Know About Your Skin Moles
“My moles look strange. Could they be cancerous?” This is a question our Orange County dermatology patients often ask. They could. Every year, more people than ever before are diagnosed with skin cancer. What should you watch for? slow-growing pink bumps on your skin that crust over and bleed raised wart-like growths that form ulcers multi-colored …
The UNBREAKABLE Skin Commandment Your Dermatologist Wants You to Follow
Ever wonder, “What is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT skin health and beauty rule?” Can you guess? This is the one rule that MUST be followed. Every person genuinely interested in enhancing or maintaining healthy skin needs to adhere to this most basic of skin care rules. Learn about this rule (and many others) in The Skin Commandments: 10 …