Although we don’t have to deal with snow or freezing temperatures in Beverly Hills, locals’ skin can often become dehydrated when the winter months come around and humidity levels drop in Los Angeles. Our dermatology team at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills sees plenty of patients who have common skin issues after the holiday …

Is dry, windy weather taking a toll on your skin? In many cases, having dry skin isn’t a serious health condition—but it can be uncomfortable. Your skin is 64 percent water, and when it isn’t well hydrated, it can become dull, tight, rough, and irritated. Wrinkles are also more noticeable on dry, crepey skin. In …

There’s no doubt that seasonal changes are destructive on the skin, especially if your skin is sensitive. We wish we could maintain a beautiful, unblemished complexion throughout the year, but abrupt weather changes, increased air pollution, and extremes in temperature and humidity often make it challenging to keep skin clear, healthy, and smooth. If you …

Sure, internal aging is one factor that can contribute to less-than-desirable skin. But the complex, extensive array of harmful elements you are exposed to from the environment each day are also to blame, especially for people living in crowded inner-city areas. Unfortunately, skin is unable to completely neutralize all of these toxic substances. Because of …

Wearing face coverings in public is believed to be a highly effective way of slowing the spread of COVID-19 as countries begin to ease restrictions on lockdowns. Masks lessen the number of airborne respiratory droplets containing the virus that are spread by breathing or coughing. However, the recent facemask requirements have lead to more people …

May has come and gone again—and with it, Skin Cancer Awareness Month—but that doesn’t mean we can relax our vigilance when it comes to skin cancer. Social distancing may be keeping people off beaches (in theory) in these warmer days of 2020, but minimizing the risk of this dangerous and potentially fatal skin condition requires …

Going on exotic vacations is fun, but there’s no doubt that long-haul, overseas flights can be especially brutal on the skin—and even shorter flights can take their toll. Between the changes in weather and routine, different foods, and the stress of getting through airports, it’s easy to see why the skin doesn’t always handle vacations …

Patients come to Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills for dermatologic services, so COVID-19—the novel coronavirus responsible for the current pandemic—is not something we diagnose or treat. However, as physicians, we are devoted to promoting health in our community. With that in mind, here are three things we would like our patients and others …

The Los Angeles area is a prime place for skin cancer concerns to thrive. With a global reputation for always being sunny (and a population that likes to show off skin), damaging interactions between ultraviolet radiation and sensitive skin cells are more than common. While physical protection against sun exposure is the best strategy for …

Warm, sunny days are made for getting out to the beach, enjoying backyard barbecues, and attending outdoor festivals. And who doesn’t enjoy trading in their moon tan for sun-kissed locks and a golden, glowing complexion? Unfortunately, despite how trendy and visually appealing a head-to-toe bronze look may be, sun-tanning isn’t worth the irreversible damage it …