Medical Services
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Wart Removal
- Skin Cancers - Basal
Cell & Squamous Cell Carcinomas / Malignant
Melanoma
- Mohs Surgery
- Skin Cancer Reconstructive
Surgery
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Eczema / Skin Rashes
- Mole Removal
- Sun Spots
- Nail Disease
- Hair Loss
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 Sunscreen Use
Daily sunblock application is one of the easiest
ways to help prevent skin cancer and aging. Dr.
Ettefagh and Dr. Nami both recommend broad spectrum
sunblocks with UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of
at least 30.
All sunscreens should be applied
15-20 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied
after water contact and sweating. Some sunblocks can
lose effectiveness after two hours, so reapply
frequently.
Active ingredients of sunblock can
be divided into chemical versus physical agents.
Chemical sunblocks work by absorbing the energy of
UV radiation before it affects your skin. Physical
sunblocks reflect or scatter UV radiation before it
reaches your skin.
Dr. Ettefagh and Dr. Nami prefer
physical sun blocks. The two types of physical sunblocks available are zinc oxide and titanium
dioxide. Both provide broad spectrum UVA and UVB
protection and are gentle enough for everyday use.
Because these physical agents are not chemical
based, they are appropriate for sensitive skin, as
they rarely cause skin irritation or burning of the
eyes.
Patch Testing
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Allergic contact
dermatitis is responsible for approximately half of
all contact dermatitis cases. Patients with
persistent, unresolved contact dermatitis can suffer
for years with a diminished quality of life and
increased medical treatment costs. However, the
condition can be effectively treated once an
accurate diagnosis is obtained.
Allergic
contact dermatitis occurs from a person’s
immune response to contact allergens, such
as fragrances, preservatives, nickel, gold,
and many others. A personal or family
history of other allergies may increase a
person’s chance of developing this skin
condition.
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