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• posted: Sep. 01, 2021

In Southern California, you live in a world filled with sunlight. And guess what? The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays — not “aging” or gravity — cause about 80% of all Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2021

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that goes a lot further than skin deep. The red, silvery, or flaky lesions that appear on your skin can make you uncomfortable.  Because psoriasis Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2021

Now that California’s mask mandates have been eased for people who’ve been vaccinated, you’re faced with…well, your face. Your lower face, to be precise, hasn’t seen the light of day Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2021

The surge of hormones that triggers puberty also triggers acne. But once your hormones settle, your skin often does, too. But that’s not always the case.  Many adults still have acne Read More

• posted: May 20, 2021

Although skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States — and it can be deadly — it’s also easily preventable in most cases. In fact, Read More

• posted: Apr. 18, 2021

Injectable therapies allow you to reverse aging, reduce sweating, and rid yourself of unsightly veins without a cut or stitch. Injectable therapies have proliferated in recent years, but so have Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2021

You’re ready for the great outdoors and all of the joys of summer, including long walks, biking, swimming, and playing sports. But whether you put on a few pandemic pounds Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2021

Your skin tone is a result of a pigment called melanin in your skin. In youth, melanin is spread evenly throughout your skin, resulting in the glowing vibrance you then Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2020

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 Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2020

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 Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2020

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 Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2020

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 Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 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 Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2020

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it can be rather easy to spot with routine evaluations by a dermatologist. Dr. Paul Yamauchi and his team at the Read More

• posted: May 14, 2020

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 Read More