Does Springtime Make You Itchy?
Learn how to get rid of the springtime itch caused by a common skin condition If you start noticing rough, scaly, bumpy or discolored patches of skin that you can… read more
Foot Fungus: Athlete’s Foot and Fungal Toenails
Scaly, itchy feet, and thick, yellow toenails are the result of a common fungal infection often acquired by contact with contaminated floor surfaces, shoes, towels, nail files, and clippers. Affected… read more
Acne & “Bacne:” Treatments That Actually Work
Pimples on the face, chest, or back (popularly known as “bacne”) are very common in teenagers and adults of both sexes. When acne pimples are present in men (especially “bacne”),… read more
Did You Know Dandruff & Itchy Scalp Are Medical Conditions?
Dandruff and itchy scalp are medical conditions known as seborrheic dermatitis. This condition is very common in men, affecting up to 50% of all adults. It is caused by skin inflammation… read more
Shave Bumps: Do You Need More than Just Adjusted Grooming Habits?
These recurrent pimple-like skin lesions, known as folliculitis, occur on the face in the beard area, nape of the neck, and sometimes the scalp. This is a common skin condition… read more
Causes and Treatments for Hair Loss
Hair is highly sensitive to stress and there are many triggers to hair loss. The triggers can range from anemia to some other systemic disease. For female patients suffering from… read more
Summer Skin Myths Busted
Myth #1 You can’t get a sunburn on a cloudy day Wrong. 80% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays pass through clouds and fog, so the harsh rays can still cause… read more
How to Treat a Sunburn
Summer is here! As you head out to the beach, trails, boat, or wherever the great outdoors takes you, the chance of getting a sunburn could be high, especially if… read more
Which Sunscreen Is Right For Me?
As we get ready for the summer and fun in the sun, one item you should be stocking up on is sunscreen for you and the family. But you might… read more
Skin Cancer 101
Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It’s one of the easiest to detect and prevent. As Californians gear up for the summer season, Golden State… read more