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New Studies Show Dermatological Conditions Can Affect The Mind
According to a new study, dermatological conditions can affect not only the skin but the mind as well. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our cosmetic dermatologists aim to help patients regain self-confidence through various treatment options such as lasers, peels, and light therapy. Common Problems When a patient suffers from a chronic skin or head problem,
Latisse Shows Long Term Success In Cancer Patients
Always a difficult thing to deal with, cancer treatments can cause people to lose more than just the hair on their head. When a patient undergoes chemotherapy, they often lose hair all over their body, including their eyelashes. The cosmetic dermatologists of CLDerm in San Diego, CA are skilled in the use of Latisse eyelash treatment to
Beating Your "Skinny-Fat"
It’s been long thought by most people that being skinny means you’re healthy, right? Think again. With new research and more than 68% of the American population over weight, there is a new epidemic on the rise—being “skinny fat.” The cosmetic dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology want to help our patients overcome their unnecessary fat through several different treatment
Treatments For Smoker’s Lines
For years, women and men have struggled with the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on our faces as we age. With nearly 50 million smokers in the United States, it’s no secret that the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, known as smoker lines, are becoming more and more prevalent in
The Horrible Truths of Indoor Tanning
With skin cancer on the rise, it’s no secret that indoor tanning and the lack of understanding about the horrible effects that it can have on your health needs to be addressed. On an average day in the United States, more than one million people enter a tanning booth, with nearly 70% of these people within the ages
Tips For Reducing Your Acne
Let’s face it—everyone wants to know the secret to getting perfect, healthy, acne-free skin. For some of us, this seems like something we’ll never attain. However, if you’re prone to acne on your face or back, it’s important to know about the easy steps that you can take to help reduce the number of breakouts
The Basics of Body Contouring
Whenever people think about body contouring, there are often many misconceptions that go along with it. In today’s world of cosmetic surgery, liposuction isn’t the only option that men and woman have to remove excess body fat or loose and sagging skin. What is Body Contouring? Always a topic of debate as doctors and dermatologists
All About Scars
A scar is a natural part of the body’s reaction to wounding or injury and is correlated with healing. Skin scars occur when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The worse the initial damage is, the worse the scar will generally be. Most skin scars are flat and leave a trace
Sleeping Your Way To Better Skin
Let’s face it—we all want to know the secret to having beautiful and clear skin. Living in a world where celebrity faces plaster billboards and street corners, it always makes us wonder just exactly how they manage to escape skin imperfections. Of course, cosmetic dermatology procedures are always an option, but we want you to know about
A Laser Just for You!
Having been involved with the development of lasers continually since 1978 in San Diego, I have seen this field explode and remain amazed at the ongoing development of new devices that give us even more capability to treat a variety of conditions safely and effectively. The primary advantage of a laser treatment is that it provides
