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What should I be worried about? Non-melanoma Skin Cancer

Most people worry about melanoma, and for good reason. Melanoma is the deadliest kind of skin cancer. It spreads throughout the body and kills. The Facts Is Melanoma the only skin cancer you need to worry about? No. While melanoma represents only 1% of all skin cancer cases, it is responsible for the majority of…. read more

Acne Scar Therapy in Orange County California

Acne is embarrassing, can crush confidence and eat away the self-esteem in the most sensitive teen years. Most teens get acne. But did you know that almost 50% of adults up to age 49 suffer with acne! To keep acne from ruling your life, it is important to get treatment from a sympathetic dermatologist like…. read more

How Young is Too Young for Botox?

Botox is the most popular nonsurgical, cosmetic treatment for smoothing lines and wrinkles. It provides unparalleled results, and rarely causes side effects when in the hands of an aesthetically skilled and trained dermatologist like Dr. M. David Cole, MD. But, when injected by untrained and unskilled providers who do not understand facial anatomy or have…. read more

New to Juvederm? How to Prepare and What to Expect

Juvederm Juvederm is great to treat lines and creases around the mouth, nose and forehead, as well as to improve the appearance of acne scars. It is also used to augment or enhance the size and shape of the lips. The great thing about Juvederm is that the results are immediately rejuvenating.  Juvederm results are…. read more

Could you be allergic to your cellphone?

Could you be allergic to your cell phone?  According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 20% of all Americans are allergic to nickel, a metal commonly found in cell phones and other electronic devices such as laptops and tablets.  The most common scenario is itching in the lower abdomen in someone who likes to…. read more