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PDT: Manage Your Skin Damage Now

It’s PDT time! No, not Pacific Daylight Time, though that will be upon us soon. In dermatology, PDT stands for Photodynamic Therapy. But it could just as well stand for Pretty Darn Terrific, because this effective, low-risk outpatient treatment is one of the best ways to head off squamous cell…
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The 411 on Retinol for All

Retinol has been a powerful part of the anti-aging toolkit for decades. From drugstore brands to luxury skin care lines, over-the-counter or by prescription, retinol is the ingredient of choice for restoring skin’s youthful smoothness and even, glowing tone. How much do you know about retinol and what it can…
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Moisturize to Fight Drought, Inside & Out

When in doubt, moisturize. That’s skin’s best advice all year long in Southern California’s dry Mediterranean climate, but it’s especially true in the winter months, when chilly winds and indoor heating evaporate natural moisture. El Nino rains may be taking the edge off our prolonged landscape drought. But don’t rely…
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Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

Cancer can be a scary word. But when it comes to skin cancer, it’s not a diagnosis most of us will avoid. Unprotected exposure to UV rays, whether across a lifetime or in concentrated doses, raises the odds that 1 in 5 of us will develop skin cancer at some point….
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Sunscreen: Your #1 New Year’s Resolution

It’s the single best way to insure healthy skin, beautiful skin all year. It protects against skin cancer and slays premature aging. It doesn’t require the beauty budget of a Hollywood star or the services of a cosmetic surgeon. It’s no secret: you’ve known about it since your earliest beach…
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Darker Days, Younger Skin! ‘Tis the Season for Laser Rejuvenation

We’re in for a cloudy, rainy winter thanks to El Niño, we’re told, but there’s more than one silver living to the cloudy forecast. Some welcome relief for drought-stricken Southern California, of course! But did you know a cloudy winter is also a great opportunity to reverse aging? Laser rejuvenation…
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Healthy Skin Is Beautiful Skin!

5 Last-Minute Gifts for Healthy, Beautiful Skin! You’ve got one week left before Christmas! Don’t add to your frown lines—we’re here to help. Come by during office hours to pick up these last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers:         1. SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum The one product that does…
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Love the Turkey, Lose the Neck!

It’s time to talk turkey. The traditional Thanksgiving bird has a lot going for it, when it comes to feeding your healthy skin. It’s a good source of lean protein and nutrients, including tryptophan for a natural boost of calm and restfulness. If you can limit your fixins to small…
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