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Are you experiencing redness, swelling, or a throbbing sensation with one of your toes? If so, you may have an ingrown toenail that is getting infected. Read on to learn more about when to seek medical help.

As we age, it's natural for our skin to undergo changes, including new growths. Sometimes it may be skin cancer, but it could also be a seborrheic keratosis. Read on to learn more about this harmless skin condition.

Sunburn! Ouch! Most everyone knows the importance of wearing sunscreen to prevent sunburns, but there are additional important steps you can take to reduce the chance of skin damage. Read on to learn more.

Those pesky lines between your eyebrows (aka frown lines) can make you look tired or angry when you are not. At Ventura Institute of Dermatologic Arts, we can remedy this mismatch with a new, FDA-approved injectable called Jeuveau® that that may have a lea

Are you tired of changing your shirt multiple times a day or always wearing a sweater? If excessive underarm sweat is impacting your life, you might be a good candidate for miraDry®, an innovative permanent treatment for hyperhidrosis.

Is sagging skin getting you down but you don't want an invasive surgery like a facelift? If so, you may be a good candidate for either Silhouette InstaLift™ or a radiofrequency-based procedure for tighter, firmer skin.

If you’re looking for a natural way to treat fine lines and wrinkles, consider microneedling. This innovative treatment uses very fine needles to prick your skin, which stimulates healing and collagen production.

Botox® can help minimize wrinkles and lines associated with aging, leaving you with more vibrant, youthful-looking skin. This minimally invasive treatment can enhance your home beauty routine with results that can last for several months.

Many of us who suffered from acne as teenagers believed that we would outgrow our acne as we reached adulthood. Others were lucky enough to have escaped acne as adolescents, only to find that they are now developing acne for the first time as adults. The u

In today’s world, it seems popular anti-aging and facial rejuvenation techniques, typically focus on the prevention and reduction of wrinkles. While it may be true that wrinkles are the most obvious and easily measurable aspect of facial aging, they are de

COOLSCULPTING COOL MINI, KYBELLA INJECTIONS AND MICRO-LIPOSUCTION Frustrated with those extra pockets of fat underneath your chin? Does your double chin make you want to hide or wear turtlenecks year-round? Unfortunately, submental fat (fat underneath the

If you’re going to spend good money on Botox or other neurotoxin injections, like Xeomin, or dermal fillers, like Juvederm, get the very most from your injectable treatments with the following tips recommended by Ventura Dermatologist, Dr. Peter Karlsberg:

Your skin – it can have a definite impact on the way you look and feel about yourself as you age. Over time, the cumulative effects of your choices and environmental influences are reflected through the skin, and its underlying tissues. As the largest orga

As we age, one’s facial skin begins to lose more and more collagen. Contours become less and less defined. And at Ventura Institute of Dermatologic Arts (VIDA)… we watch patients stand in front of the mirror over and over again. Their fingertip demonstrati

Soft tissue fillers are becoming increasingly important as nonsurgical treatment options for patients seeking to ameliorate the appearance of facial aging. Radiesse®, a calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) compound in an aqueous gel carrier, is gaining popularit

Driven by major recent advances in laser technology, new lasers for skin problems ranging from wrinkles to red spots and from scars to stretch marks are being developed at an unprecedented pace. For example, a whole new generation of lasers for vascular bl

Summer somehow makes us feel younger, and we all want to look as young as we feel. As summer approaches, too many of us are already rushing outside to work on the perfect tan, because a tan somehow makes us feel more youthful and more attractive to others.

VIDA PUTS ALL OUR SKINCARE BRANDS TO THE TEST What do the words “dermatologist tested” actually mean? Do skincare brands send dermatologists random stuff to review for free? Is there a man in a white coat testing samples in a lab somewhere? Do some dermato

Do you pee when you laugh? Cross your legs when coughing or sneezing? Avoid the gym, or wear a pad when exercising? It’s quite possible, you may have stress incontinence. Life events such as childbirth, menopause and the natural aging process can alter a w

Time can take its toll on the skin. Aging, sun exposure, acne, or other factors can leave one’s face with scarring, blemishes, lines and wrinkles – making one look years older than they actually are. And while facial serums, sunscreens and moisturizers are

The great success of laser-based skin resurfacing in improving facial wrinkles and scars has in some respects overshadowed many important new developments in cosmetic skin rejuvenation. As an example, patients often approach me and ask specifically for the

The terms “Wrinkle Relaxer” and “Dermal Fillers” are used frequently in the world of anti-aging. They may sound familiar to you, but it’s very possible that you may still not even know what each treatment is,