Acne vulgaris is one of the biggest cosmetic concerns with regard to dermatology. Acne largely affects teenagers and young adults, but can be seen in people of all ages. Regardless of the age of the sufferer, acne can be an aggressive and embarrassing skin condition to live with. Pimples, pustules, and papules riddle the skin…
Finding a good dermatologist can be a tricky business. Especially in Los Angeles, where demand for beautiful skin is high, and dermatologists are plentiful. Who can you trust? People seek the expertise of dermatologists for all types of skin, hair, and nail conditions; from acne, to laser tattoo removal, to anti-aging treatments like Botox, to…
Ongoing acne and acne scars plagued this patient through college. She’d tried medications, but none of them worked, so she presented to Dr. Umar hoping for an effective acne treatment. He started with the Spectra laser and a few medications to effectively treat the active problem, which the patient reports went away after only two…
Through college, persisting acne and resulting acne scars were a problem for this patient. She came to Dr. U. hoping he could offer a better solution than failed past treatments. Spectra Laser and the Prevention of New Acne Development Dr. U began with the Spectra laser and a few medications to get rid of the…
After dozens of creams and medications, after years of faithfully washing your skin with infomercial cleansers, you’ve finally overcome the severe acne that obstinately covered your face. You feel a powerful sense of relief until soon realizing that pimples and pustules were only the beginning; your face is now pocked with acne scars. In most…
For a young woman or a young man, acne can wreak utter, irrevocable havoc on those delicate and crucial years of development, personal growth, and self-discovery. Especially in the beautiful cities of the world, like Los Angeles, acne treatment cannot be undervalued. I grew up in Los Angeles and struggled with severe acne from the age…
Most treatments for acne target blockages in the skin’s pores. They also work to kill the bacteria contributing to inflammation. However the Spectra laser not only treats these two contributing factors, but also addresses the issue of excessive sebum secretion by reducing the activity level of the sebaceous glands. Sebum is a natural oil produced…
This patient was interested in clearing her existing acne as well as the acne scars on the face. She felt very self conscious about her skin and therefore relied everyday on foundation to conceal the redness and irregularities in her skin texture. Dr. U’s Laser Treatment Strategy For Patient’s Acne and Scars Dr. U decided…
It is no surprise that acne continues to be an endless problem for people of all ages, in particular teenagers and those in their adulthood. Sometimes, topical creams and ointments such as Proactive do not always work for their acne and maybe even some dermal fillers are not aggressive enough for certain individuals. For that reason, a new acne treatment, using a laser, is becoming more popular and…
Finding the Best Dermatologist: 4 Questions to Qualify
Skin ailments of all kinds plague people of varying ages and backgrounds. It is not enough to have the first dermatologist you come across assess your problem and treat you. Or even to arbitrarily pick one who’s a part of your PPO. There are a few things you should seriously consider before entrusting your skin…
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