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Pearly penile papules, known in the medical world as hirsuties papillaris genitalis, affect men around the world.  Usually embarrassing and extremely annoying for its sufferers, it’s important to remember that PPP is treatable. Board certified dermatologist Dr. William Groff, expert in the treatment of PPP, is ready to help men in southern California better understand the truth

At one point or another, we’ve all experienced them. Dark under eye circles have the ability to make us look tired, run down, and lifeless. With the help of expert San Diego dermatologists, there is hope! At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our doctors can help diminish your under eye circles through various facial treatments. What Causes Under Eye Circles? Differing

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,

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

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

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

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

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