Category Archives: Dermatology

Below are some facts about wound care! It is best to clean a wound with hydrogen peroxide / rubbing alcohol. False: Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide can actually delay the healing of wounds and cause damage to tissue. Although rubbing...

If your eyes are looking more like a panda's than a human's lately – due to dark under eye circles – then you'll want to read up on theses causes! Too Much Sleep: Dark circles are often associated with a lack of sleep. This is true, b...

Cold weather can trigger psoriasis flares due to the dry air and low levels of exposure to the sunlight’s ultraviolet rays. However, there are some tips that can help you manage your psoriasis. Use a humidifier A humidifier can help to kee...

Dry or cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin, particularly if you are suffering from eczema. The constant exposure to the harsh temperatures can be a shock to your skin. Additionally, the dry air can make it difficult to keep your skin moisturi...

Age spots, also known as liver spots, can make you seem older than you are in actual years. These spots are usually darker than the rest of the surrounding skin and can be found on the back of hands and the face. Several myths must first be bust...

Lasers were first developed for industrial purposes but these are now used in a wide range of medical industries including dermatology. Laser resurfacing is one such application that has certainly made a positive impact on the lives of men and wome...

Healthpointe is now presenting a variety of Blaine Labs products for the treatment and prevention of Athlete’s Foot, warts, fungal infections, psoriasis, eczema, foot pain, and other dermatological and podiatric conditions. For psoriasis and e...

Healthpointe is proud to announce that they will offer wound care services at their 12 medical centers throughout Southern California, including La Mirada, Long Beach, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Corona and Colton. Healthpointe’s physicians and dermato...

Dry skin has many adverse effects including leathery or scaly appearance with premature fine lines as well as increased risks for infections. Regarding infections, the pathogens enter the microscopic cracks on the skin, which serves as the body's f...

As we age, the collagen and hyaluronic acid levels in our face tend to decrease. In other words, we get wrinkles. As many of us involuntarily know firsthand, wrinkles can appear around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, jaw line, brow and nose. Fortuna...