Cancer is a disease that continues to wreak havoc on patients in communities around the country. The OC Skin Institute in Orange County C.A. has a new method called the Xoft Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) radiation system. It allows patients with non-melanoma skin cancer to be treated using an isotope-free radiation source that is targeted to …
The Many Benefits and Uses of Topical Chemotherapy
What is Topical Chemotherapy Used to fight different types of skin cancers, topical chemotherapy is less technical and invasive than other types of chemotherapy. Topical chemotherapy is administered to the skin directly, eliminating the need for the rest of the body to endure the exposure of the treatment. There are two main types of topical …
Tighten Your Skin With Fractional Skin Resurfacing
Fractional resurfacing is a medically advanced form of traditional laser resurfacing. This form of resurfacing offers better results than traditional resurfacing with significantly less time healing. This fast healing occurs because lasers utilized in fractional resurfacing concentrate their effectiveness only on small areas of the skin impacting the sensitive skin much less with each laser …
Find Athlete’s Foot Treatment With Your Dermatologist
Tinea pedis is a fungal infection that occurs on the feet. It typically causes red, cracked and itchy skin between the toes that may or may not include the sole of the foot. More commonly known as athlete’s foot, its medical name refers to infection of skin by a fungus, tinea and pedis, meaning foot. …
How To Effectively Treat Genital Warts By Visiting Your Dermatologist
Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). The virus spreads to the vagina, cervix, penis, and rectum via bare contact during vaginal, anal, or even oral sex. Though some might be embarrassed about this condition, it is actually a very common. In order to control and treat genital warts, it’s important to seek medical …
Is Liposuction Still An Effective Treatment Option?
Liposuction, a plastic surgery option that has been around for years, removes excess fat from the body. Also known as lipoplasty, liposculpture suction, or lipectomy, it is a highly utilized form of plastic surgery, primarily because it is minimally-invasive, relatively low cost compared to other procedures, typically safe, and the excess body fat is removed …
What Can I Expect From Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery From an OC Dermatologist?
THE AGING PROCESS AND HOW WE CAN COMBAT IT GRACEFULLY The aging process can do a real number on you. It can cause saggy skin. It can cause wrinkles to develop. It can even cause major fat deposits to build up. This happens to everyone. It can happen to any part of the body, most especially …
Chemical Peels in Orange County – Are They Right for You?
Chemical peels are available in Orange County, but are they the best for you? A chemical peel is used to assist with painful skin diseases and other skin related factors. They’re not right for everyone though and you should consult your dermatologist before deciding that one is necessary. There is a possibility of being out of …
How Do I Treat Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers?
Once your doctor has biopsied a questionable area of skin and diagnosed either basal or squamous cell cancer, you may face several treatment options. Your Skin Cancer Dermatology Team If your skin cancer is not too advanced, you will probably be treated by your dermatologist, who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases. More advanced cancers …
How Much Weight Can I Lose With Liposuction?
An extremely common question among those considering liposuction is, “How much weight can I lose with liposuction?” It’s a valid question considering that liposuction is an extremely invasive procedure. Simply put, the amount of weight you stand to lose from liposuction is essentially left to your doctor’s discretion. Numerous factors can affect the amount of …