Sun spots (sometimes called liver or age spots) are benign brown spots that appear in areas of chronic UV exposure. While they’re typically found in people over the age of 50, you can also develop them at a younger age if you’ve had enough sun exposure. In sunny Los Angeles, it’s no surprise that sun …
As a chronic autoimmune disease, psoriasis is much more than dry, flaky, or inflamed skin. Beyond the often painful and embarrassing scaly rash most people associate with a psoriasis flare, this chronic condition can interfere with sleep, work, maintaining social relationships, and self-image. It may also increase the risk of developing co-occurring conditions such as …
Have you got a large freckle on your face, arm, or hand that’s gotten a little out of hand? In most cases, these large freckles aren’t moles and aren’t anything to worry about (provided they’re not scaly or have any suspicious dark spots), they’re age spots. Like freckles sprinkled across your cheekbones, age spots are …
Most people have at least a few moles sprinkled over their bodies, and most of the time they are benign and can be ignored for an entire lifetime. However, some moles appear, change shape, or grow over time, and it’s these moles we need to give a little more attention to. What is a mole? …
When to See a Dermatologist for Mole Removal: 5 Key Signs Read More »
If you notice an uncomfortable lump or a rough skin growth on your foot, it may be a wart or a corn. Both warts and corns grow on the feet and look similar, so it can be difficult for even trained professionals to tell the difference. Treatment for each differs, so it’s important to find …
Warts vs Corns: What’s the Difference & How Are They Treated? Read More »
It’s approaching the cozy season and we’re seeing pumpkin-spiced everything filling menus and shelves. Whether you love the cooler air and darker nights or hold onto summer for as long as possible, it’s important to adjust your skincare routine to account for the change in weather. For most of us, the winter means battling with …
Time to Winterize Your Skin: 5 Top Winter Skincare Routine Tips Read More »
Introducing the Resilient Hyaluronic Acid Filler – the First FDA Approved Filler for Wrinkles A Unique Injectable That Adapts to Your Changing Facial Expressions You’ve heard of JUVÉDERM® and RADIESSE® as essential dermal fillers, but now dermatology offices are experiencing a new injectable that has made its debut in the United States and has received …
Early Signs of Skin Cancer As summer is upon us, and we’re either coming out of quarantine, or confined to our backyard, everyone is eager to get outdoors and play in the sun. But before you do, make sure you properly prepare your skin for those ultraviolet rays and look for early signs of skin …
Winter Eczema Causes & Flare ups As the winter months start to arrive in Los Angeles, we’ll also start to see many skin conditions due to the decrease in temperature and humidity. One of the most common skin conditions we see here at Dr. Brian Mekelburg Dermatology in Los Angeles is eczema. October is eczema …
Eczema Causes and Tips for Controlling Your Flareups Read More »
Younger Skin with the Clear + Brilliant® Laser Aging skin doesn’t have to be a worry with advanced technology and rapid recovery rates. With the Clear + Brilliant laser, you can now achieve younger, smoother facial texture with a non-invasive treatment, that results in immediate skin improvement that continues for months. The Clear and Brilliant laser …
