Some may not even recognize it as a skin condition, as we live in a sunbathing culture where age spots and redness abound. And although poikiloderma is not harmful and is not considered a disease (but rather, a response pattern of the skin), many find it cosmetically displeasing. Is the condition caused by sun damage?…
Veins in the legs tend to worsen with age and become unsightly. However, they can also become medically burdensome, causing pain, swelling, and heaviness. Whether you want your veins gone for aesthetic purposes, or for an improvement in your physical health, there are a few different treatments to address leg vein removal. Why Do Veins…
You were young and foolish, or maybe once had a louder sense of self-expression than you do now. Or perhaps you simply made a mistake. There are many reasons one may regret, and seek the removal of a tattoo. At one time, the only option for getting rid of a tattoo was to get a…
Fraxel lasers are a premier type of laser therapy that emits monochromatic light waves to affect and stimulate tissue restructuring. The term “Fraxel” comes from the fact that they operate using fractional light technology as opposed to light technology on a uniform plane, like the older CO2 lasers. This means that they treat sections of…
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…
Birthmarks come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Certain types are very rare, while one type occurs in nearly 50% of all infants. For some people, these congenital markings are celebrated as a representation of uniqueness and individuality. For others, they are nothing more than an embarrassing cosmetic disfigurement. The latter may be interested…
Here in Los Angeles, Fraxel Dual and Fraxel Repair lasers are available at Fine Touch Dermatology for the treatment of all skin tones. Laser skin treatment for ethnic groups used to involve greater risk of side effects due to the risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation. Darker skin types have higher levels of melanin which readily…
Fraxel Dual Laser Corrects Acne Scars on African American Skin
After receiving a successful course of acne treatment at DermHair Clinic using the Spectra laser and medications, it was time to address the next step; this patient had been left with severe acne scars. Dr. Umar approached her scarring with the Fraxel Dual laser, due to its effectiveness and safety for use on African Americans…
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