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Skin Cancer Prevention & Treatment

Posted By Dr. Bruce Maltz

More than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all cancer deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to preventable causes, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. This would include excessive sun exposure as it relates to skin cancer. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the focus is on living a healthier lifestyle for cancer prevention. Here are some facts that you should know about skin cancer: Skin cancer is America’s most common form of cancer, with over 5 million cases per year diagnosed. Fortunately, it is both preventable and if caught early, manageable. … Continue reading

10 Minutes Can Save Your Life: Self-Skin Exams

Posted By Dr. Bruce Maltz

Let’s be blunt about the bad news: nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma every day. It can appear without warning. It spreads to lymph nodes and internal organs. It can show up anywhere on the body – even the scalp, eyelids, and under fingernails. “Any kind of cancer is scary, but the good news for skin cancer – if there is any –is that if you find it early and get it treated, it’s highly treatable,” said Robert Greenberg, MD of Golden State Dermatology, Livermore and San Ramon. “The key to spotting it early is a self-exam. You can’t do … Continue reading

Which Laser Is Right For You? A Guide To Lasers

Posted By Dr. Bruce Maltz

It’s a tradition: in the new calendar year, we inevitably think about how to renew ourselves. Whether it’s what we eat, what we wear, or even a new career, January is a month for introspection and goal-setting. If improving your appearance is one of your goals – for whatever reason – you may have thought about lasers. But which laser? It can be confusing. Lasers use a variety of technologies, each of which has a different name, and some lasers go by their brand name instead of the type of laser. “The good news is that now, in the 2020s, … Continue reading

Obtain healthy skin with cosmetic dermatology services in San Mateo, CA

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Healthy Skin With Cosmetic Dermatology at Allura Skin & Laser Center in San Mateo Area

Sun damage, exposure to environmental toxins, and simply growing older can all take a toll on our skin. Fortunately, with the latest aesthetic technologies, rejuvenating and restoring the youthful appearance of your skin has never been easier or more effective. In fact, with many of the cosmetic dermatology services at the Allura Skin and Laser Center in San Mateo, CA, you will obtain healthy skin from the inside out while you are revitalizing its appearance. Laser and light therapies Much of the research in aesthetic dermatology has been focused on laser and light therapies in recent years, and for good … Continue reading


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