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Buttne Begone! Addressing Those Breakouts on Your Behind

Blemishes on your butt? That can be just as awkward as blemishes on your face. However, butt acne—or buttne—is very different from facial acne. For starters, it’s likely not really acne.

What’s Up With Buttne?

While there are many conditions that...read more


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Top 6 Dermatologist-Recommended Skin Care Resolutions for the New Year

Any day is a great day to launch a new resolution for a fresh start. But tradition puts New Year’s and resolutions going hand-in-hand into a hopeful future. And we’re here for it!
As dermatologists, our thoughts naturally run...read more


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Dermatologist-Recommended Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin in Cold Weather

Heading to the slopes to enjoy California’s snow season? Spending magical holidays in New York? Before you climb aboard that ski lift or lace up your skates at Rockefeller Center, know how to change up your skin care regimen....read more


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Do’s and Don’ts of Skin Healing After Stitches

Whether it’s from surgery or a mishap, at some point, you may need stitches aka sutures. When you do, you can count on your board-certified California Skin Institute dermatologist to provide you with expert follow-up care to guide...read more


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Why You Need Medical Assist with a Cyst

You’re washing dishes or pouring yourself a cup of coffee when suddenly you see something on your hand that shouldn’t be there — an odd, rounded, fleshy bump. Perhaps it’s on your wrist or a knuckle. It’s too big...read more


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Dry Skin? Or Is It Eczema? What You Need to Know Now

October is National Eczema Month. “So, what does that have to do with me?” you may think. Well, you might be one of 30 million Americans with eczema and not even know it! Eczema, by the way, worsens if...read more