Acne laser treatment: How it works

Virtually everyone has suffered fr0m acne at some point in their lives. Acne occurs when glands in the skin’s pores get congested by too much oil, dirt, and bacteria. Clogged pores become inflamed and infected, causing redness and swelling.

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Acne not only yields unsightly scars and marks, it also negatively affects one’s self-image and self-confidence. Many types of treatments have been proposed to remedy varying degrees of acne. For severe cases, dermatologists suggest laser treatment as a possible option.

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The use of laser for treatment was discovered by accident; originally used to minimize wrinkles and scars, dermatologists found out that it also clears the skin of acne. Today, laser is commonly implemented when traditional forms of acne treatment prove ineffective.

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Acne laser treatment works by blanketing the skin with oxygen as light pulsates through the skin. Acne-causing bacteria is sensitive to oxygen, and are destroyed when it comes into contact with the elements. The treatment is effective enough to be a non-frequent procedure; one appointment is enough to control acne growth for a few months.

Laser treatment should only be chosen as a last resort, when other acne treatments have been tried to no avail. A consultation with a dermatologist is in order before proceeding with any form of acne treatment.  

Dr. Dan Taheri currently serves as the chief dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at the prestigious LA Laser and Skin Center. For more information on acne treatment and other dermatological issues, visit the company’s official website.

Going skin deep: Spotting skin disease early

Skin care is not a purely superficial matter, and seeing a dermatologist shouldn’t solely be for the purpose of indulging vanity. Many skin conditions can range from the mildly discomforting or embarrassing to the debilitating and painful, and seemingly minor or unusual blemishes may in turn be symptoms of severe, life threatening diseases.

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Patients are recommended to have particularly suspicious or unusual blemishes or moles examined by dermatologists for further analysis so that their nature can be fully understood. Though not all of these troubling features turn out to be the early stages of cancer, the only way of determining for sure is to have them examined by seasoned dermatologists like Dr. Dan Taheri. 

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Preludes to potentially dangerous conditions, often taking the form of unusual projections or growths, can sometimes be overlooked, jeopardizing the life of the person in the process. Signs of trouble include scaling, rough growths commonly known as actinic keratosis (which may turn out to be pre-cancer lesions) and unusual moles, which can develop into melanomas.

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Moles are particularly tricky as while most are benign, their sudden appearances or a noticeable change in their structure, such as unusual growth, sensitivity, and bleeding, could be signs that it needs medical attention.

Keeping a watchful eye on seemingly superficial skin symptoms that could point to skin disease is a vital part of caring for skin health. Early detection can keep latent skin diseases from getting ugly.  

Dr. Dan Taheri is a nationally recognized surgeon and dermatologist who heads LA Laser and Skin Care. For more on the importance of early detection of skin disease, visit this website.

Dan Taheri Bringing Out the Best

Bringing Out the Best

Image has taken on a whole new level of importance now that transparency reigns supreme in this digital age. As more and more selfies are posted online, more and more judgment prevails. Everyone wants to look their best these days, and in order to achieve that youthful vibrancy we all strive for we turn to the experts for guidance and advice on how to get the freshest look possible. In Hollywood, appearance is everything, and the figures underneath the spotlight go to the foremost in dermatological medicine: Dr. Dan Taheri, M.D.

Dr. Taheri is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and recognized as one of the foremost practitioners in his field. He received his education at the UCLA School of Medicine and upon graduation was awarded the "Valentine Honor", the most prestigious award bestowed upon a UCLA Medical School Graduate. Dr. Taheri completed his residency at the USCD Medical Center and has since published over 25 articles in a number of scientific journals.  He is also the author of “Practical Management of Skin Cancer,” a book used in medical schools throughout the country.

Dr. Dan Taheri, M.D., is the Chief Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon at LA Laser & Skin Center, which uses the latest technological, nutritional and pharmaceutical methods available to help patients attain or maintain the absolute best skin possible. Dr. Taheri and his highly-knowledgeable team of dermatology experts are the people that Hollywood turns to for the kind of guidance needed to look and feel as beautiful as the public expects of them.  Dr. Taheri even served as the Dermatologist to the Stars at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Dr. Taheri is nationally recognized as a speaker ​ & ​ faculty for Botox® cosmetics and ​ several other ​ laser companies, and because of his deep understanding is often called upon by other physicians throughout the country on how best to administer treatments to their own individual patients. 

To learn more about Dr. Dan Taheri and his ongoing efforts to bring the very best out of his patients, visit his website for more detailed information on how you too can get looking just as good as the Hollywood elite.