Dermatology Blog
How to Perform a Skin Self-Exam
Monthly Skin Self-Exams are essential for early detection. Because skin cancer happens due to damage from the sun and tanning beds, it’s necessary to check your skin regularly to tell… read more
May Is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month
May Is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month! With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin… read more
The 411 On Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States? While skin cancer is often caused by exposure to the sun’s harmful UV… read more
6 Ways to Achieve Optimal Skin Health
Skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. The skin protects the body in many ways. It provides a barrier to protect the body from invasion by… read more
GSD Now Offers SkinPen: A Microneedling Treatment
REVEAL YOUR NATURALLY RADIANT SKIN WITH SKINPEN Beautiful skin is within your reach with SkinPen Precision! This exciting treatment can improve your complexion, reduce wrinkles of the neck, reduce the… read more
Golden State Dermatology Welcomes Camilla McCalmont, MD
Golden State Dermatology Welcomes Camilla McCalmont, MD Top East Bay Dermatologist Joins GSD Albany Practice Albany, Calif., March 7, 2022 — Golden State Dermatology (GSD) welcomes board-certified dermatologist, Camilla McCalmont,… read more
Minimizing Surgical Scars
I often am asked by patients how to minimize scarring of the skin after a surgical procedure. Actually, this is very straightforward and the following instructions can be applied to… read more
Botox vs. Fillers
Botox vs. Fillers: Uses, Effects, and Differences Botulinum toxin type A (commonly referred to as Botox) and dermal fillers are both great options for wrinkle treatment. Whether your goal is… read more
Winter Skin 101
Golden State Dermatology has tips for fighting dry, itchy skin By Nora Heston Tarte, San Joaquin Magazine Does dry skin have you down? In winter, dehydrated skin, or xerosis, is… read more
WHY WINTER IS THE BEST TIME FOR SKIN LASER TREATMENT?
No winter blues here, just glowing winter skin! Why? Laser treatments! Laser treatments are a great way to rejuvenate your skin. These treatments can reduce the appearance of fine lines and… read more
Adult Acne in Women
Acne can be a problem not only for teens, but also for women well past their twenties, thirties, and even their forties. Many women continue to suffer from recurrent breakouts… read more
Getting Your Skin Ready for Summer
With beautiful weather already here, now is a good time to focus on your skin for summer! Where to start? A complete, total body skin exam to check for any… read more
Getting Your Skin Ready to Leave the House
Are you ready to resume your life post-Covid? This past year changed our health, beauty and lifestyle habits. Many people skipped annual checkups and postponed doctor visits, even when they… read more
Soap Is Overrated
Tim Schmidt, MD, PhD, FAAD October 20, 2020 Do you really need to use so much soap? Did you know that soap could be harming your skin? I often see… read more
At-Home Skin Check Reminder
With spring around the corner it’s important to get a baseline for your skin’s health before you step out into the warm sun. Doing a regular self skin check is… read more
Dr. Soohoo’s Sunscreen Update
This summer, many patients have been asking me about the safety of daily sunscreen use. Why? A widely-publicized, preliminary FDA study published in the spring of 2019, in the Journal of the… read more
Bumps and Spots – Common Skin Growths After Age 45
As we mature, men and women over 45 may notice the sudden development of new skin lesions on the face and body. What are these things? Sometimes occurring singly, or… read more
Dermatologist-Recommended Tips for Smoother Skin
1. What are the major causes of rough skin? Dry skin can be a result of environmental factors such low humidity in certain climates as well as prolonged exposure to… read more