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One of the most gratifying aspects of being a board-certified dermatologist working in a practice with other skilled professionals is that the work we do positively affects our patients’ lives. People often come to us at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego distraught about their appearance, whether due to genetics or aging, and we are

Many people love sleeping on their sides. It’s comfortable and reduces snoring or sleep apnea. But did you know that sleeping on your side could be causing you to have wrinkles? Sleep wrinkles can form on your face when it’s pressed against a pillow for hours every night. Your skin gets stretched, pushed, and pulled

Pearly Penile Papules (PPP), known medically as hirsuties papillaris genitalis, is a common condition that affects millions of American men of all ages and, though typically harmless, can have an adverse effect on the psyche. Exacerbating the issue is the lack of reliable information about pearly penile papules available and the proliferation of PPP myths

One of the most common questions I get from patients is when they should start doing preventative procedures. People worry about starting too soon or too late, but the reality is that we start aging the moment we’re born. Even babies should be protected from UV damage with protective clothing, hats, and mineral-based sunblocks. Teenagers

Spring is already here, and that means beach season is just around the corner. Are you ready to bring out your bathing suit? We know that New Year’s resolutions have a tendency to fall by the wayside as work, social obligations, and life, in general, get in the way of going to the gym regularly

PPP, also known as pearly penile papules or hirsuties papillaris genitalis, is a common condition affecting many men in their twenties and thirties. It involves the appearance of small, dome-shaped bumps around the crown of the penis, and while it can look a lot like a sexually transmitted disease, it is actually completely benign and

In this age of safe and effective non-surgical treatments, people have become accustomed to waiting for results following multiple treatment sessions. However, did you know that there’s a way to achieve dramatic results in just one treatment? We now have more than 45 different lasers and energy-based treatments to choose from. We can combine multiple

Admit it – when you think of cosmetic surgery or other beauty treatments, you don’t usually associate them with men. It’s easy to forget that men can benefit from cosmetic procedures just as well as women can. However, men are likely to consider the best procedures for stubborn fat removal. Men in San Diego are

While the holiday season comes with the joy of reuniting with friends, coworkers, and family, the effects of too many parties, food, wine, and lack of rest can take a noticeable toll on the skin. And no area on the face is more vulnerable to the signs of fatigue and aging than the delicate skin

dermaWith the rise of technology comes the rise of new medical and cosmetic conditions directly related to these technological advances. One such new condition has been dubbed the “smartphone squint.” People suffering from this condition complain of headaches, tension, and wrinkles around their eyes. Doctors have found that staring at a smartphone screen for long