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Hand Rejuvenation Treatment in San Luis Obispo

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Once we pass the age of 25, the skin on our hands loses about 1 percent of its thickness each year, causing volume loss that exposes veins and tendons. A hand rejuvenation treatment can improve the look of your hands in the following ways: tighten loose skin, minimize lines and wrinkles, erase age spots, volumize thin skin, repair broken capillaries, restore skin color and tone, smooth rough texture, reduce the prominence of bulging veins and tendons, hydrate dry, crepey skin, and strengthen brittle, stained nails. We know that your hands can give away your true age, but don’t worry – our knowledgeable skin experts have various hand rejuvenation options to improve the appearance of your hands. Not only will our dermatology specialists answer any questions and address your concerns with compassionate support, we'll also tailor treatment to meet your unique needs. West Dermatology San Luis Obispo 805 Aerovista Pl STE 202, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 250-3224 Get Directions to ou...

Laser Hair Removal Treatment in San Luis Obispo

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If you’re interested in clearing your skin of unwanted patches of hair, we have a range of treatment options that give you softer, smoother skin that mere shaving does not provide, including laser hair removal. This procedure is effective for all parts of your body, particularly the legs, arms, hands, underarms, face (eyebrows, lips, chin), ears, neck, chest, stomach, bikini area, and back. Laser hair removal entails the use of a laser to target the pigment at the root of a hair follicle during the growth cycle of an individual hair. The pigment absorbs the laser energy, which prevents the follicle from growing, which eventually removes hair permanently. It is an ideal treatment to remove hair because the concentrated energy of the laser penetrates the skin and can remove a large swath of hair with a single pulse without causing damage to the surrounding area. The end result is silky smooth skin and renewed self-confidence. West Dermatology San Luis Obispo 805 Aerovista Pl STE 202, Sa...

Scleroderma Treatment in San Luis Obispo

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Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the skin, characterized by fibrosis of the skin. The disease causes hardening, thickening, and scarring of the skin’s connective tissues. Although it's often localized to specific parts of the body, it can also be widespread, causing systemic issues that affect internal tissues and organs, including the esophagus, blood vessels, kidneys, lungs, heart, and GI tract. Due to the complicated nature of scleroderma as well as the uncertainty of what causes it, treatment is customized on a case-by-case basis and may involve various options, as a single medication or treatment may not be completely effective. For example, you may have a mild, localized case that does not require treatment. On the other hand, someone else may have a severe, relentless case that involves multiple options, each addressing a single of the various symptoms that manifest. For the experts at our dermatology center, the ultimate goal is management of the conditions. West De...

Superficial Radiation Therapy SRT Treatment in San Luis Obispo

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Skin cancer is unpleasant anywhere, but it’s especially troublesome where aesthetics are concerned, such as the face, head, and neck. This includes non-life-threatening skin lesions like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis (AK). Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is ideal for these types of lesions. Though the radiation used in this treatment penetrates only 5 mm below the skin (which preserves the healthy tissue surrounding the cancerous area while destroying the harmful cells), it’s strong enough to hinder the ability of the cancer to spread by altering the DNA of the cell it inhabits. As a result, the cancerous tissues are starved to death. If you're undergoing an SRT procedure with one of our specialists, you can expect a quick and virtually painless treatment. West Dermatology San Luis Obispo 805 Aerovista Pl STE 202, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 250-3224 Get Directions to our dermatology office Superficial Radiation Therapy SRT Treatment ...

Poison Ivy Treatment in San Luis Obispo

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Poison ivy is a common plant from the Toxicodendron species of plants. Symptoms can include continuous itching, skin irritation, and redness and inflammation. Most people know they shouldn’t scratch the rash, but the incessant itching makes it difficult to stop. Although scratching doesn’t cause the rash to spread, it can prolong the symptoms, delay healing. and even cause a secondary infection. Over-the-counter medications are usually enough to contain and relieve the itching and irritation caused by poison ivy, including calamine lotion, antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl), cool showers, a baking soda/water mixture for the skin, or OTC topical corticosteroids. Poison ivy symptoms usually run their course in about 2-3 weeks. although we recommend seeing a dermatologist before then. However, if the rash is located near your mouth, throat, eyes, or groin, we suggest seeing a dermatologist as soon as possible, as you may need a prescription oral corticosteroid or even injection.   West ...