November is not just the time for autumn leaves, Thanksgiving, and cooler weather; it’s also a month dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health. No-Shave November, a popular annual event, encourages men to grow out their facial hair to spark conversations about the importance of taking care of their physical and mental well-being. While growing…. read more
You’ve gotten accustomed to wearing a mask whether you’re inside or outside to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, but there’s one side effect you’re not getting used to: breakouts around your nose, mouth, and chin. These breakouts caused by regularly wearing a mask, aka “Maskne” aren’t new to everyone. According to aad.org, medical professionals…. read more
The benefits of Mohs Surgery Mohs micrographic surgery is a very precise, highly detailed and specialized approach for skin cancer removal used at our Laguna Beach, CA dermatology practice. What makes Mohs micrographic surgery unique is that it involves the combination of removing cancerous skin tissue and examining the tissue in real-time, until all traces…. read more
Dr. Glenn Goldberg and Dr. Bobby Awadalla at Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, California, want you to know the facts about skin cancer. The California sun is beautiful and healthy, and also dangerous. The primary risk factor for about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers is high exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation…. read more
Our specialty is comprehensive dermatology care including medical and cosmetic services to address your needs and goals. At Coast Dermatology in Laguna Beach, California our expert, board certified dermatologists can help you with medical conditions of the skin, hair and nails, as well as surgical care for all precancerous skin lesions (actinic keratosis), skin cancers,…. read more
Warning signs and symptoms of melanoma Why do we care? Because Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers. Who is at risk? Everyone is at risk. But your risk increases if you have a close family member with melanoma. 10% of people diagnosed with melanoma have a family history of this disease. If melanoma affects…. read more
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Indoor Tanning with Mom Sets a Dangerous Precedent
When the Skin Cancer Foundation was created in 1979, not all that much was known about how sunscreen worked. Sun protection factor (SPF) had been around for a few years, but the highest number available was 12. For most people, the Coppertone girl was the only recognizable symbol of sun protection. Now the foundation is…. read more
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