What are Keloids? Keloids are scars that develop due to trauma from cuts, burns, surgeries, and ear piercings. Although these scars are found in all ethnic groups, those that are most commonly affected are individuals of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. Furthermore, genetics also play a role in the development of keloids. Why do keloids […]
Skin problems like melasma can be really hard to treat. Many people, especially those in their 40s and older, struggle with dark spots and skin discoloration that over-the-counter products can’t fix. At Irvineskin, we understand how frustrating it can be to try many treatments that don’t work, and we’re here to help our patients find […]
Acne is a skin disorder that is known to negatively affect the physical and psychosocial aspects. Here at OC MedDerm we believe that the best way to treat acne is to understand the cause of what is causing it in the first place. We start off by interviewing our patient, asking them about their lifestyle […]
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 […]
