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The seasons really affect your skincare routine. Sun exposure, wind exposure, and environmental moisture all change with the seasons, so one-size-fits-all skincare solutions may not be right for you. This winter, skincare specialist Lani Keene LE wants you to treat your skin well. She provides facials at Apex Dermatology of Westlake Village, California, working with […]

Skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) develop due to abnormal growth of skin cells. Often, skin cancer occurs after exposure to radiation from the sun. Without the right treatment, skin cancer can threaten your health. However, you should know that both BCC and SCC respond well to treatment with […]

When your skin looks and feels less than its best, turn to cosmetic skin care treatment tools for a targeted boost. That includes microneedling! The providers at Apex Dermatology of Westlake Village, California — Dr. Karin Harp, MD, FAAD, FASDS, Dr. Aria Vazirnia, Dr. Zoë Indigo Smith, Sherri Anderson PA-C, Mary Hanna BC-NP, Alex Woodruff […]

It’s a little too early in the year to start meal planning for Thanksgiving dinner. But “Turkey Day” isn’t the only association you might have with Turkey! If you’re getting older, you could be starting to see unwanted signs of the skin condition known as “turkey neck.” As you age, the skin on your neck […]

Moles, small skin growths that are often raised and light or dark in color, can appear anywhere on your body, including your scalp, hands, feet, and face. Some moles are with you from birth, but others appear unexpectedly. And, some moles can be an early warning sign of skin cancer. So, when you notice a […]

Spending much time or money on skin care products isn’t a surefire way to get or maintain good skin. Why not? Many commercially available cosmetic and skin care products contain ingredients that can damage or harm your skin. If your skin care routine isn’t working as well for you as you want it to, you […]

Skin irritation often appears in the form of redness. If you experience breakouts of red areas on your face, chest, back, arms, or elsewhere on your body, you may wonder why. Does acne cause your symptoms? Or do you have rosacea? At Apex Dermatology, Dr. Karin Harp, MD, FAAD, FASDS, Dr. Aria Vazirnia FAAD, Kristin […]

Skin improvement, anti-aging, and cosmetic enhancement procedures can greatly improve your confidence. But, anxiety about pain during procedures may make you hesitant about taking the next step in your dream dermatology treatment plan. At Apex Dermatology, Dr. Karin Harp, MD, FAAD, FASDS, Dr. Aria Vazirnia FAAD, Kristin Rupert PA-C, Sherri Anderson PA-C, Mary Hanna BC-NP. […]

When you look in the mirror, do you like the shape of your jawline? Or, do you see sagging and drooping skin forming jowls that make you look older than you feel? You might wonder if you need cosmetic surgery to address this source of disappointment. The good news is that you have many treatment […]

There are so many ways your skin can give away your age or even make you look older than you really are. From fine lines and wrinkles to increasing roughness in texture, the years really do make a difference when it comes to your skin. At Apex Dermatology, our team of experts understands the science […]