Author: Kristen Chang

All Articles, Cosmetic Dermatology

You Can Do *What* with Fillers?? 9 Tricks You Should Know

You’ve probably heard of dermal fillers. Maybe you use them yourself. After all, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in the United States in 2016 alone, 2.6 million filler procedures were performed!

Fillers are...read more


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How to Prevent and Treat Skin Irritation from Your COVID-19 Mask

As California reopens some outdoor recreational facilities and businesses, we will all likely be spending more time wearing our masks. Whether venturing out to the grocery store or going on a hike, donning a protective mask has become as...read more


All Articles, Skin Cancer

5 Things You Should Know About Skin Cancer Screenings

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. That means it’s time to schedule a skin cancer screening with one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists. Here are 5 things we would like you to know about skin cancer screenings:

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Protect Your Hands from the Effects of Frequent Washing

Wash your hands. That’s become the mantra of the coronavirus pandemic. And with good reason. Washing your hands – or using hand sanitizer – is one of the most important steps you can take to help protect yourself from...read more


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6 Skincare Trends for 2020: Do They Work?

In the beauty scene of the 2010s, the rise of social-media fever put focus on whatever captured the most attention and likes. Trends that took off tended to be ones that performed well in selfies, blogs and...read more


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That Rash Around Your Mouth: All About Perioral Dermatitis

Recently, one of our California Skin Institute board-certified dermatologists saw a new patient with a challenging skin issue. A vibrant woman in her 40s, she was concerned about a circle of raised red spots surrounding her mouth.

“Doctor, what is...read more