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Special Back to School News: Zooming In On Acne

This article was edited by Stefan Lowenstein, MD.

Starting the new school year in person or virtually can be quite awkward and challenging. Adding to the beginning of the year stresses are the blotches and blemishes of adolescent acne.

The...read more


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Living with Psoriasis: Causes and Misconceptions

Very often, psoriasis issues start slowly, with just a few red or itchy spots on the skin. Yet, the amount of affected skin continues to increase over time. For some patients, the symptoms may become unmanageable. Eventually, they may...read more


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Getting To Know Your Moles

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 be round or oval, and...read more


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The Damaging Effects of UV Radiation

The sun emits UV radiation in the form of UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA rays, which are the longest, penetrate the deepest in the skin and are responsible for tanning and premature aging. UVB rays are shorter and responsible...read more


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Summer Skin Care Tips for Teen Acne – Top Advice from California Skin Institute’s Dermatologists and Aestheticians

This article was edited by Jennifer Sorrell, MD.

Your teen’s summer fun could be sabotaged by acne. Even in this era of body positivity and acceptance, a teen may feel painfully self-conscious showing up at the pool or beach...read more


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Rosacea for Rosacea Awareness Month

Did you know that Princess Diana had rosacea? And that comedian Amy Schumer, singer Sam Smith, former President Bill Clinton and dancer Dita Von Teese all have it too? An estimated 415 million people around the world may be...read more