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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
How to Perform a Skin Self-Exam
Monthly Skin Self-Exams are essential for early detection. Because skin cancer happens due to damage from the sun and tanning beds, it’s necessary to check your skin regularly to tell… read more
May Is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month
May Is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month! With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin… read more
The 411 On Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States? While skin cancer is often caused by exposure to the sun’s harmful UV… read more
6 Ways to Achieve Optimal Skin Health
Skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. The skin protects the body in many ways. It provides a barrier to protect the body from invasion by… read more
Dr. Peterson Pierre Featured in Town & Country’s “Experts Reveal How to Treat Forehead Wrinkles”
Featuring Peterson Pierre, MD PhysicianDr. Peterson Pierre was featured in Town & Country’s article “Experts Reveal How to Treat Forehead Wrinkles” by Maggie Maloney & Lauren Tappan, published April 13, 2022. Click here to… read more
GSD Now Offers SkinPen: A Microneedling Treatment
REVEAL YOUR NATURALLY RADIANT SKIN WITH SKINPEN Beautiful skin is within your reach with SkinPen Precision! This exciting treatment can improve your complexion, reduce wrinkles of the neck, reduce the… read more
Golden State Dermatology Welcomes Camilla McCalmont, MD
Golden State Dermatology Welcomes Camilla McCalmont, MD Top East Bay Dermatologist Joins GSD Albany Practice Albany, Calif., March 7, 2022 — Golden State Dermatology (GSD) welcomes board-certified dermatologist, Camilla McCalmont,… read more
Dr. Peterson Pierre Featured in Allure’s “3 Different Generations of Black Women On Getting Injectables for the First Time”
Featuring Peterson Pierre, MD PhysicianDr. Peterson Pierre was featured in Allure’s article “3 Different Generations of Black Women On Getting Injectables for the First Time” by Mari Lodie, published February 23, 2022. Click here… read more
GSD’s Brand Refresh and New Website
BIG NEWS! Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is pleased to unveil our new and improved look! Out with the old and in with the new. We took the opportunity to evolve… read more
Minimizing Surgical Scars
I often am asked by patients how to minimize scarring of the skin after a surgical procedure. Actually, this is very straightforward and the following instructions can be applied to… read more
Botox vs. Fillers
Botox vs. Fillers: Uses, Effects, and Differences Botulinum toxin type A (commonly referred to as Botox) and dermal fillers are both great options for wrinkle treatment. Whether your goal is… read more
Winter Skin 101
Golden State Dermatology has tips for fighting dry, itchy skin By Nora Heston Tarte, San Joaquin Magazine Does dry skin have you down? In winter, dehydrated skin, or xerosis, is… read more
WHY WINTER IS THE BEST TIME FOR SKIN LASER TREATMENT?
No winter blues here, just glowing winter skin! Why? Laser treatments! Laser treatments are a great way to rejuvenate your skin. These treatments can reduce the appearance of fine lines and… read more
GSD WELCOMES INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DERMATOPATHOLOGIST, DR. TIMOTHY H. MCCALMONT TO ITS TEAM
Walnut Creek, Calif., January 4, 2022 — Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is pleased to announce that Timothy H. McCalmont, M.D., is joining its Dermatopathology Laboratory in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. McCalmont is an internationally renowned board-certified dermatopathologist… read more
NEW LODI PRACTICE – FAIRMONT DERMATOLOGY
Golden State Dermatology Expands Their Network in the Central Valley Announcing a new partnership with Lodi Dermatologist Lodi, Calif., December 13, 2021 — Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is pleased to… read more
Dr. Ronald Moy Featured in The 5 Star Life’s “Ageless Beauty in the Twenty First Century Begins With This!”
Dr. Ronald Moy was recently featured in The 5 Star Life’s article, ‘Ageless Beauty in the Twenty First Century Begins With This!’. In the article Dr. Moy discusses multiple topics… read more
Dr. Peterson Pierre Featured in The Strategist’s “How to Take Care of a Bald Head, According to Experts”
Featuring Peterson Pierre, MD PhysicianDr. Peterson Pierre was featured in The Strategist’s article “How to Take Care of a Bald Head, According to Experts” by David Notis, published October 20, 2021. Click here to… read more