Measles Outbreak 2008 - Get the Facts

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are 12 reported cases of measles here in San Diego this past month. In addition, 70 other children are confined to their homes and are being monitored. Read more

February 29, 2008 | Filed Under Dermatology News, Mini Med School: Derm 101, Rashes | 2 Comments

Chemical Peels For Acne

There are a million ways to treat acne - some fancy, some not so fancy. Lately blue-light therapy has been the hot (and lucrative) acne treatment for spa-going women and for BMW-driving teens (more on blue light therapy in a later post). Read more

February 28, 2008 | Filed Under Acne, Cosmetics | Leave a Comment

Over Half of Dermatologists Provide Cosmetic Services

According to a recent study as reported in Skin and Allergy News, 55% of all dermatologists do cosmetics in their practice. Read more

February 27, 2008 | Filed Under Dermatology News | 1 Comment

Hand Dermatitis

We’re deep into winter and hand dermatitis is everywhere. Hand dermatitis is a common rash caused by things such as allergies, irritants, or eczema. In the winter it is most often caused by dry hands. Read more

February 26, 2008 | Filed Under Rashes | Leave a Comment

Skin Care Myths: You Cannot Be Allergic to a Product You’ve Used for a Long Time

This is one of my favorites. I see several patients every day with a drug allergy or contact allergy; last week I saw a pleasant gentleman with an intractable itchy rash on his hands, arms, and abdomen. Read more

February 25, 2008 | Filed Under Allergies, Mini Med School: Derm 101, Rashes, Skincare Myths | Leave a Comment