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You only have one skin, so you want to take care of it. An essential part of skincare is getting facials regularly. The investment you make in facials saves you distress and dollars over time. Read on to learn more.

If your child has psoriasis, they may be itchy, uncomfortable, or embarrassed by their skin. Psoriasis can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Learn what you can do to help your child control their psoriasis throughout their life.

If you’re well past your teen years, but you’re still breaking out, an imbalance in your hormones may be the culprit. Women who develop acne along their jawlines, in particular, probably have hormonal acne. Here’s what to do.

If you have spider or varicose veins in your legs, you might be wondering if you should do anything about them. Over time, broken blood vessels can cause itching, discomfort, and ulceration. Fortunately, lasers can close the veins, so they disappear.

You changed your diet and amped up your exercise routine. After shedding pound after pound, you look and feel great! But you still have a few areas with fatty bulges that you can’t seem to lose. Maybe it’s time for body sculpting.

If you have rosacea, it probably feels like a never-ending case of acne. Though rosacea isn’t acne, the diseases are treated similarly. If you want to manage your rosacea, here’s how to do it.

Skin cancer can be deadly. Fortunately, a highly specialized and minimally invasive procedure called Mohs surgery eliminates most cancerous lesions with little scarring. If you have skin cancer, here’s what you can expect with Mohs surgery.

Maybe you’ve tried every kind of moisturizer on the shelf and quite a few from online. But if your skin is chronically itchy, dry, and inflamed, you might have more than dry skin. You might have eczema.

Sunlight can wreak havoc on your skin, robbing it of dewiness, elasticity, clarity, and health. Fortunately, another kind of light — laser light — reverses the damage. If you want to undo what the summer sun has done, look to laser therapy.

If you’re one of the millions of people in the United States with psoriasis, you may experience painful aching joints and itchy skin patches. The good news is, advances in psoriasis treatments can bring you relief.

Though you feel a tad guilty saying so, mask-wearing had advantages. You didn’t worry about lipstick or lip lines. You totally forgot about nasolabial folds, too. But now the masks are off: How do you keep the focus away from wrinkles?

You survived teen acne. Or, maybe you never even had it. But now you’re an adult, and you’re breaking out. Either way, you don't have to put up with pimples. Read on to learn which treatment option is best for you.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which is a great time to learn how to protect your skin from the most common form of cancer in the United States. Millions of people are diagnosed each year. But that doesn’t have to be you. Read on to learn more.

When you get a “liquid” facelift with injectable therapies such as neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), you may struggle to choose between the options. But who administers your injectables is the most important choice.

It’s that time of year when you’re yearning for summer. Time spent outdoors and in the sun’s warmth. Spending time on the beach in your favorite swimsuit. But your body’s not quite ready for the big unveiling. Take action now, and it will be.

A glowing, even skin tone is a hallmark of youthful appearance that people tend to take for granted until accumulated sun exposure begins to cause dark spots and mottled skin tone. Laser therapy is a non-invasive way to restore even tone.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Before a product hits the market, it requires extensive research and studies to ensure it is safe and appropriate for its intended purpose. Many companies who are testing new products will have individuals who are interested in participating in clinical...

While contact dermatitis and the symptoms of eczema (or atopic dermatitis) are often similar, these two conditions are still different from each other. Dr. Paul Yamauchi and the team at Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center of Santa Monica,...

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing the surge onward throughout America, it is more important than ever for all individuals to take a proactive approach to protecting themselves from the Coronavirus by wearing a facemask.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many ways in which we live our lives. Patients are often wondering if they are able to get the same treatments and appointments as they used to before March of 2020.

At Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center of Santa Monica, CA, we work closely with new and current patients to help them in rejuvenating their skin to look and feel their best. Certain conditions can cause the skin to look unhealthy.

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it can be rather easy to spot with routine evaluations by a dermatologist.

Most men and women have specific areas of the body that they are having difficulty addressing with traditional methods such as diet and exercise. Excess fat may remain in the midsection no matter how many crunches you do!

When Santa Monica, CA men and women think of the signs of aging, they first think about the fine lines and wrinkles that develop on the face. Crow’s feet, forehead folds, and laugh lines are often the most common signs of aging.

Cosmetic injectables are nothing new to the dermatological industry. Injectables have been used for many years to help patients turn back the hands of time when faced with fine lines, wrinkles, and folds that contribute to an aged appearance.

Poor texture and tone are a common complaint from adult patients who visit the Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center in Santa Monica, CA. The skin may appear dull and may be impacted by fine lines and wrinkles.

Keeping the skin looking beautiful and healthy can be difficult, especially when coexisting conditions exist. Many of our patients who come to visit us at Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center are often looking for ways to improve their skincare...

A cancer diagnosis is often extremely concerning for a patient, regardless of the stage it has reached. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers found in patients in the United States, and melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is the most dangerous.

Cancer can be a scary diagnosis for anyone. However, when patients are aware of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, they can often get treatment to eliminate it.

Spider veins can be problematic for Santa Monica, CA area patients who are self-conscious about their appearance. These small clusters of veins are often a cosmetic concern for both men and women, especially when they develop on visible...

‘It’s safe to say that if we all wanted one thing, it would either be to win the lottery or to have youthful-looking skin. Because we ‘can’t make the first wish come true, we are happy to at least say that we can help with the second one.

If you look back on your junior high and high school years, you may have some fond memories, and you may have some ones that are a bit more awkward. As your body changes during these years, it can cause a variety of different issues such as acne.

Whether you like to head to the pool solo, with friends, or with kids in tow, showing up prepared will help you enjoy your pool day a whole lot more. In addition to packing a sun hat, some extra beach towels, and flip flops, don’t forget the sunscreen.

Whether you have a dad, a stepdad, a father figure, or the father of your children to celebrate on Father’s Day, skip the tacky tie and golf shirt and get him something that will be a little bit more rejuvenating and relaxing.

If this is your first-time getting Botox, then you are in for a treat. As a consistently popular noninvasive procedure, Botox works by temporarily softening the muscles in the forehead and around the eyes to help reduce the appearance of fine lines...

Unless you’ve literally been hiding under a rock, you likely have at least a little bit of pigmentation on your skin caused by the sun. Rather than investing in creams and ointments that claim to help you get rid of pigmentation,...

A summer body is made in the winter- or so they say- but here at Dermatology Institute and Skin Care, we believe that a summer bod can also be made in the spring! If you have some excess stubborn fat that is practically pleading with you...

If you have always wanted to join a secret society or club but have never found one that suits you and your lifestyle, then consider joining our Skin Care Society. And don’t worry, this society is haze-free and you don’t even have to do a lot of begging...

One of the tricky things about skin care is finding the right skincare treatment that’s right for you and your skin. When it comes to pigmentation and hyperpigmentation, there are a variety of different treatments out there...

If you have a family of your own or if your parents still do an annual Christmas card then you may be worried about your complexion and how its’ going to look on camera.

Having a perfectly clear and bright complexion year round requires you to switch up your skin care routine with every season. If you are still using the same skin care products that you were using throughout the entire summer,...

If you have recently been diagnosed with Lupus, then you may not know much about it. As an autoimmune disorder that affects multiple organs in your body, Lupus can sometimes have negative effects on your skin.

Going into the nail salon to get your toenails and fingernails painted and one every few weeks can seem like a real treat. And although pampering yourself never hurt anyone, the germs and bacteria that are in your nail salon might.

Dr. Yamauchi was featured in a Zwivel article called “The Best Emollients to Safely Soothe Dry and Damaged Skin,” where he discusses everything about emollients, how they can help improve the appearance of skin conditions,...

If you feel like you’re losing the hair on your head because you’re overly stressed about your kids, job, finances, or anything else, it may actually be happening. Although you may have thought that “losing the hair on my head” is just an expression,...

Dr. Paul Yamauchi was featured in an article for Reader’s Digest called “12 Diseases You Didn’t Know You Could Get on Vacation,”where he discusses the possible dangers you didn’t know you should worry about while vacationing and the steps...

As a part of our Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center, the Clinical Science Institute has been around for the past decade. By conducting research and clinical trials, our state of the art center provides treatment for various diseases like rosacea,...

When it comes to having the perfect flawless skin that you’ve always wanted, it takes a little more work than using the right skin care. Here at Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center, we have a variety of skin treatments to help give patients...

Fillers have gained popularity for their ability to plump up lips and fill in fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, but here at Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center, we offer two different injectables that are worth learning...

Nobody wants to shake hands with someone with a handful of warts— even if they are five years old. Even though warts are most common among young children, adults are still susceptible to getting them all across their body...

Having good skin doesn’t come easy or naturally for most people. Whether You suffer from acne, dryness, hyperpigmentation, or anything else, there are a few basic that you can do to have healthier, happier skin.

In the article, “Can Fordyce Spots Be Dangerous?

If you look at Kim Kardashian, all you will see is a perfect complexion that in many cases has been photoshopped. One thing that you likely won’t see, however, is her psoriasis.

Retin-A is one of those miracle creams that we at Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center recommend for some patients who have active acne, acne scars, and fine lines and wrinkles. And although Retin-A can work wonders on most patients skin,...

Winter— you either love it or hate it. And although colder temperatures make it feel more magical during the holiday season, they can also cause your skin to dry out and become chapped.

With the holidays just around the corner, your mind is probably on spending time with friends and family— both of which are important. However, many people neglect to take care of all parts of their lives during the holidays— including their skin...

If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, nothing can be quite as spooky as putting on oil-based face paint or makeup for Halloween. Notorious for causing rashes and further breakouts, face paint and costume makeup can make you want to hide inside...

Having long, beautifully manicured nails is one way to get closer to being the 4th Kardashian sister. But, if you have yellow, brittle nails, you’re going to resemble a wicked witch more than anything.

There are a few things you don’t hit the beach or pool without a swimsuit, a towel, and some sunscreen— just about everything else is optional. However, although it’s essential to wear sunscreen on a hot summer day,...

One of the best things that you can do for your skin— other than wearing sunscreen every day— is to conduct regular cancer self- screening or evaluations. By being able to spot a new freckle or mole, and identify any changes or abnormalities...

If you have facial hair, the good news (for men, anyway) is that beards aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, just because you have a beard, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t any upkeep involved anymore.

For many of our patients, one of the areas they feel most self-conscious about is an area that can’t be improved with diet, exercise, Botox or fillers: the underneath side of the chin.

With summer just around the corner, you are likely fantasizing about enjoying the warm weather, laying out at the pool, and eating yummy summer foods like hot dogs and watermelon.