Edited by Julia Kwan, MD
You probably have at least a mole or two, but do you really know much about what they are, and if you should be concerned?
Moles (sometimes called nevi) are normal skin growths. They can...read more
Edited by Jack Sharkey, PA-C, MMS
California Skin Institute has helped countless patients effectively treat skin cancer, from basal cell carcinoma to aggressive forms of deadly melanoma. Though our doors are always open to patients dealing with skin cancer,...read more
Reviewed by Javier Molina-Duran, PA-C
Stress even during normal times can take a toll on your skin. But during extraordinary times such as these, it is even more likely that the stress you are feeling can...read more
Our California skies may be clearing from the recent regional fires but microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can linger in the atmosphere for days, weeks or even months. The harmful effects of smoke-polluted air on cardiovascular and respiratory health...read more
Reviewed By Rebecca Chen, MD
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...read more
Reviewed by Skincare Specialist
It’s usually around the holidays that families come together to celebrate. It is also a time where there are many engagements and proposals taking place with weddings being planned for the upcoming year. read more