San Diego Dermatology: Patient Education

At Insight Dermatology, we encourage you to ask questions to learn more about your own skin conditions and about skincare in general. You are, after all, your best advocate. Please click on the link below to read more about a particular skin condition or issue. If you do not find a particular topic of interest listed, follow the links to the web pages of educational forums and of the major dermatological societies at the bottom of this web page.

COMMON MEDICAL SKIN CONDITIONS:

• Acne Vulgaris
• Eczema (and Atopic Dermatitis)
• Fungal Infections (Tinea)
• Hair Loss (Alopecia)
• Hives (Urticaria)
• Itching (Pruritus)
• Melasma
• Moles (Nevi)
• Psoriasis (and Psoriatic Arthritis)
• Rosacea
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Seborrheic Keratosis
• Vitiligo
• Warts

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT PHOTOTHERAPY

• Narrow-band UVB Phototherapy and Hand/Foot PUVA

SKIN CANCER AND PRE-CANCER:

• Actinic Keratosis
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Malignant Melanoma
• Mohs Surgery

COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY:

• Botox (Botulinum Toxin)
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photorejuvenation
• Juvederm/Restylane Fillers
• Restylane Lyft/Radiesse Fillers
• Laser Hair Removal
• Microneedling for Acne Scars and Wrinkles
• Kybella for Submental Fullness or Double Chin
• Chemical Peels
• Sclerotherapy (Vein Treatment)
• Subcision For Acne Scars

SUN EXPOSURE AND SUN PROTECTION:

• Effects of Sun Exposure
• Sun Protection Tips
• Sunscreens