Dermatology Blog

Skin Cancer Prevention & Treatment

More than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all cancer deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to preventable causes, according to the American Association for… read more

Cosmetic

Which Laser is Right for You? A Guide to Lasers

It’s a tradition: in the new calendar year, we inevitably think about how to renew ourselves. Whether it’s what we eat, what we wear, or even a new career, January… read more

Cosmetic

Aesthetic Treatments with Little to No Downtime

The holidays are a time to connect, to celebrate, to think beyond ourselves… so finding time for yourself can be hard to squeeze in when your calendar fills up with… read more

In The Media

Dr. Ron Moy, Dr. Lauren Moy, and Kaitie RN featured on Botched’s Season 8 Episode 10

Featuring Kaitie McKeever, RN Registered NurseFeaturing Lauren Moy, MD Physician

Dr. Ron Moy, Dr. Lauren Moy and Kaitie RN were all featured on the below episode of Botched.

News And Events

Is Your Skin Sending You a Signal? Don’t Miss Health Messages from the Body’s Largest Organ

It’s easy to focus on our skin just for its appearance. Do we like how we look or not? But it goes much further than that. Skin functions as both… read more

Cosmetic

Add Laser Treatments to Your List of Fall Favorites

When you hear the word “fall” you might picture pumpkins, sweaters, or football – but probably not lasers! “Once the summer sun has faded a bit, fall can be a… read more

Dermatology Blog

Do Natural Remedies for Eczema Add Irritation or Alleviate the Itch?

Eczema (pronounced EK-suh-muh) is hard to spell and even harder to live with. The National Eczema Association describes it as “an inflammatory skin condition that causes itchiness, dry skin, rashes,… read more

Dermatology Blog

Control What You Can for Healthy Skin at Any Age

Did you know there’s an entire month focused on healthy aging? September has been “Healthy Aging Month” since 1992 (check out this fun timeline). When you look for information on… read more

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Banish Acne from Going Back to School

As if back-to-school shopping wasn’t enough to tackle for our kids – what’s popular, what fits, what’s on sale? – you may be dealing with a teenager who’s suddenly convinced… read more

Dermatology Blog

Psoriasis: A Skin Condition That’s More Than Skin-Deep

Do any of these (somewhat unusual) names sound familiar to you? Humira, Stelara, Cosentyx, Embrel and Otezla? It’s probably because you’ve seen ads for them. With so many commercials (and… read more

Dermatology Blog

Does Blocking Sun from Skin Prevent Vitamin D?

We’ve all heard so many stories about Vitamin D. If you live in a sunny climate you’re getting enough OR you can’t get enough so you have to take supplements… read more

Dermatology Blog

Sunscreen Facts: Take Our Better Blocker Quiz

You know that sunscreen is a must to protect against cancer and premature aging. You might even know that combining it with a topical antioxidant boosts your benefits. But do… read more

Mohs Surgery

Spotlight on Mohs Surgery & GSD Women Dermatologists

Do you remember the 1970s? Bell bottoms, big cars, and baking in the sun with no thought of skin damage or cancer? While disco might have topped the charts in… read more

Cosmetic

The ABCs of Acne: From Causes to Cures

Depending on when you grew up, the smell of Noxzema or Sea Breeze may bring back vivid memories of the painful battle against acne. It turns out, we weren’t alone…. read more

In The Media

Dr. Peterson Pierre Featured in Prevention’s “Do You Really Need an Anti-Wrinkle Straw? Dermatologists Weigh In on the Skincare Trend”

Featuring Peterson Pierre, MD Physician

Dr. Peterson Pierre was featured in Prevention’s article “Do You Really Need an Anti-Wrinkle Straw? Dermatologists Weigh In on the Skincare Trend” by Hannah Jeon, published May 20, 2023. Click… read more

Cosmetic

Look as Good as You Feel: How to Prevent and Treat Sun Damage

You know that person who never wears sunscreen and says they never burn? Did they somehow get the “good genes” that deflect the sun’s harmful rays while soaking up the… read more

Dermatology Blog

Know the Skin You Live In: Skin Cancer May be Right Under Your Nose (or on Top of Your Ear)

What is skin cancer? “It’s an abnormal growth of skin cells, which is usually caused by the sun’s harmful rays.” That’s according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The… read more

News And Events

GSD Expands into Los Angeles: Announcing a New Partnership with Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology

Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the dermatology practice Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology, with three locations in the Los Angeles area. The new… read more