Acne can be an ongoing challenge for people of all ages, hurting both physical comfort and confidence. Fortunately, there are effective treatments available at OCMedDerm with DR. Parvin shafa to help you obtain clearer, healthier skin in Irvine, Orange County, CA. Acne occurs when the hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, resulting […]
Dr. Shafa is a highly experienced physician who has been providing expert care in Irvine, CA and Orange County for over 25 years. She has a reputation for excellence in dermatology, and is particularly skilled in the area of psoriasis treatment. As an expert in psoriasis treatment, Dr. Shafa uses her extensive knowledge and experience […]
Saunas, steam rooms, and cold therapy (such as ice baths and cold showers) have been a popular source of self-care over the past several years. There has been more and more evidence supporting these practices for overall general health and even anti-aging, but little evidence has been proposed for skin specific benefits. This is a […]
Dutasteride mesotherapy is a treatment option for androgenic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern hair loss. You can directly find us 113 Waterworks Way #100, Irvine, CA 92618, United States What is dutasteride? Dutasteride is a medication used for hair loss. Its mechanism of action is inhibition of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which […]
Diet and Skin One of the most common questions encountered by any dermatologist is how diet can help improve the skin. This is a broad topic that will require multiple discussions but in this talk we will go over the known, stone-cold, evidence based facts. In the future we will have separate discussions going over […]
The first thing I learned in dermatology residency is how rough we are as a society on our skin. The scrubbing, the hot water, the harsh fragrance-filled skin products. It doesn’t come as any surprise that so many people complain of skin issues. We have been taught the wrong things when it comes to skin […]
Is sunscreen safe for everyday use? This topic can be very extensive and I’ve reviewed a lot of literature that I will attempt to summarize in a clear concise way. First let’s mention the established points that the majority of people in the field agree upon. There is strong evidence linking ultraviolet light exposure to […]
One of the most common questions I get from younger patients and friends interested in skin care is: “when should I start getting botox?” There is no evidence based answer for this question but there is an answer that makes sense to me from a scientific and common sense standpoint. Wrinkles on the skin develop […]
Our patient, Tom, came to us completely frustrated with his premature signs of aging. Tom’s age spots and discoloration were a result of prolonged sun exposure in his youth and his genes. This is a common problem for men and women in this age group, who were unaware that our delicate skin requires protection from […]
Our patient, Michelle, was living with these discolored, hanging skin lesions on her neck for at least the last few years. Finally, she came for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Shafa, who informed her that this skin growth, known as an acrochordon, was extremely common and could be removed immediately. There are over 3 million […]