If you’re going through life sleep deprived, you’re in ample company. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 3 adult Americans don’t get the minimum 7 hours for optimal health. And that doesn’t account for the many more who sleep, but not deeply. Every year more…read more

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 black or brown in color. For most people, moles appear during the first 25 years…read more

When was the last time you had a full-body skin examination by your dermatologist? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, annual body checks for adults over the age of 19 are essential to detecting early signs of skin cancer. While sun damage may not be something you think about during the cooler winter months, changes…read more

As we age, inevitable changes begin to take place. Life may bring us new perspectives and added wisdom as time goes on, but it may also bring less welcome changes, particularly when it comes to our skin. Ensuring clear and healthy skin throughout your lifetime begins by taking care of it daily. This includes wearing…read more

May is here and summer is just around the corner. The weather is getting warmer, sunny skies are on the horizon and you’re probably itching to whip out those sundresses, short shorts, and tank tops to soak up some much needed sunlight. Take pause before you go rushing out the door. May is also Skin…read more

Did you know that sun damage is the number one cause of extrinsic aging? Sun damage causes premature aging, which presents undesirable cosmetic concerns such as uneven skin tone, freckles, hyperpigmentation, sunspots, thickened skin, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, under eye bags and more. No one wants to appear older than they actually are….read more

When it comes to keeping enjoying healthy skin, you probably already know how important it is to follow a good skin care routine and of course, to apply sunscreen regularly. But did you know that stress can also have a huge impact on your skin? Unfortunately, stress related skin issues are often a big problem. In…read more

Are you following the best skin care routine for your needs? This is a great question that California Skin Institute providers help patients answer on a daily basis.* One reason why this question is so important is because a properly designed daily routine can significantly slow the onset of wrinkles and development of hyperpigmentation.*Day after…read more

California Skin Institute providers have extensive expertise in helping patients mitigate the effects of a weakened collagen and elastin fiber structure, by reinforcing skin elasticity through minimally-invasive treatments, as well as offering a number of surgical procedures for skin tightening.* However, one of the best ways to reduce the need for such procedures is by…read more

Over the years, California Skin Institute providers have helped tens of thousands of patients treat skin cancer.* We approach every skin cancer case with the utmost of care, and our team of expert doctors and surgeons goes to great lengths to provide customized skin cancer treatments that are focused on the unique aspects of each…read more

Here at California Skin Institute we get many questions from new patients who are interested in laser skin treatments, but just aren’t sure which treatment is right for them.* There are so many technologies out there and they all work somewhat differently, so finding the best solution for you requires a lot of expertise about…read more

If you’re dealing with problems like acne scars, wrinkles or hyperpigmentation, you may have heard of a procedure commonly referred to as a laser peel.* This is a general term used to describe a variety of laser treatments that are also referred to as laser resurfacing; a treatment that removes the upper-most layers of the…read more

California Skin Institute doctors have helped countless patients effectively treat skin cancer; from basal cell carcinoma, to aggressive forms of deadly melanoma.* However, though our doors are always open to patients dealing with skin cancer, we are also committed to providing cancer prevention education, to help you significantly reduce your chances of developing this problem…read more

It’s interesting how many people still don’t take skin cancer seriously and think that getting cancer is something that only happens to others. It’s this mentality that unfortunately causes people to wait too long before seeking treatment when they notice a strange new mole or skin discoloration.* We’ve helped many patients here at California Skin…read more

When thinking about sun exposure, you might envision yourself on the beach or exercising outdoors. But millions of Americans receive a large portion of their sun exposure when they don’t even realize it – in their cars.

Consider that skin cancers make up nearly half of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society, which has designated May as National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This year more than 2 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer, including 115,000 with melanoma, and one person will die from skin cancer every hour. Yet research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows that only 8 percent of U.S. workers had a skin exam in the prior year – even though professional skin exams save lives.

They grew up using terms like “healthy tan” and thinking that the first sunburn of the season was a necessary step to lay a base for summer tans. Now, older generations of Americans are paying the price as that early sun damage leads to more and more skin cancer. Yet if recent statistics gathered by the CDC are any indication, many of them still haven’t adjusted their behavior.