What is Psoriasis?

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation (pain, swelling, heat, and redness). Skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process is called cell turnover, and it takes about a month. With…

Bad Sunburns and Melanoma Risk

In dermatology today there seems to be a strong signal relating sun burns and the growing cases of skin cancer, many times coming from tanning beds and long exposure to the sun without proper sun screen lotion. Dr. Ben Behnam is an educator that has been in the fight to inform his patients on the…

Dermatology Today

The skin is the largest organ of our body and plays a crucial role in protecting the host. While skin appears to be a mere covering of our body, it is best thought of as an immune organ and the first line of defense. Dr. Jenny Kim discusses skin immunity and the sophisticated protective mechanisms…