Category: Skin Problems
From Back Acne to Keratosis Pilaris: All the Reasons You Should Consider Body Chemical Peels
What Are Chemical Peels? By using a combination of acids, chemical peels stimulate the skin’s natural cellular turnover, leading to smoother, brighter skin. In addition to brightening and smoothing the…
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Reducing the Appearance of a MOHs Scar: How to Improve Healing and Reduce Scarring
How Can I Minimize Scarring After MOHs? Proper post operative instructions can set the stage for optimal healing and a more cosmetically pleasing end result. Protecting MOHS scars from harmful…
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Removing Fordyce Spots: 4 Common Questions Answered
What Causes Fordyce Spots? Fordyce spots are ectopic sebaceous glands that can appear on the lips, insides of the mouth, or genitals. They present as tiny, clustered, yellowish raised spots…
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Dr. Sue Ellen Cox weighs in on Best Treatments for Glowing Skin
Glowing, radiant skin has a youthful, vibrant appearance, while dull, lackluster skin can make you look tired and older. Your skin’s health is closely linked to your lifestyle—factors like stress,…
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Café Au Lait Birthmark Treatment: How to Remove Birthmarks
What is a Café Au Lait Birthmark? Café Au Lait Birthmarks (CALM for short) are well-defined tan to brown lesions that are often present at birth or appear in early…
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Port Wine Stains: Treatment for Red and Purple Birthmarks on the Face
Port Wine Stains Explained: Red and Purple Birthmarks on the Face A Port Wine Stains (PWS) is a type of birthmark that is comprised of abnormally dilated or abnormally formed…
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What is Rhinophyma? Q&A with Dr. Lisa Ishii
Rhinophyma is a skin disorder that causes the nose to enlarge and become red, bumpy, and bulbous. When left untreated, Rhinophyma can severely alter the shape of the nose and…
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5 In-Office Acne Scar Treatments That Really Work
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans annually. In 2013, it was estimated that 5.1 million people sought treatment for acne with…
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3 Common Tanning Myths and How to Tan Safely
More than 400,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year are linked to indoor tanning. You may think that by getting a base tan or using a tanning…
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Q&A with Dr. Cox: What is Melasma?
Melasma can be one of the more frustrating conditions our patients face. Although there is no cure, treatment can successfully manage this pigment issue. We sat down with Dr. Cox…
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