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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

The term “skinny fat” might sound contradictory, but it’s a common condition that affects many people who maintain a healthy weight yet struggle with stubborn fat deposits in specific areas. While these individuals may appear slim in clothing, they often lack muscle definition and have disproportionate fat accumulation that proves resistant to diet and exercise.

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

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

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

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

Ultrasound, a technology that has been trusted by expectant mothers for decades, is now being used in a whole new type of cosmetic procedure that actually tightens loose skin on the face and neck without surgery. This procedure, called Ulthera™ or Ultherapy™, is the first and only energy-based procedure in aesthetics to be cleared by

Right now is a very exciting time in cosmetic dermatology. There are so many new products to use to enhance our natural beauty and give us the look that we desire. In addition, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA have many new and cutting-edge techniques that we are using with these injectable products. The

Acne occurs when our pores become clogged.  Each pore opens to a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked, and dirt, bacteria, and cells build up

Dysport is an injectable much like Botox that can be used to treat and relax crow’s feet, wrinkles on the forehead and frown lines in between the eyebrows. Dysport’s growing popularity in San Diego makes it a great alternative to Botox. Both toxins cause temporary paralysis of the muscles, thus minimizing or eliminating unwanted lines