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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


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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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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