Skincare-News.com Welcomes Newest Expert: Dr. Vince Afsahi, Skin Care Specialist

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Dr. Vince Afsahi has been interested in dermatology treatment and research since he completed medical school at the University of Southern California, where he graduated with honors. He completed his residency in Dermatology at USC and is trained in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. He is also a clinical instructor of dermatology at USC, teaching residents and physicians about the latest in the dermatological field.

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In addition, as president of South Coast Dermatology Institute, Dr. Afsahi currently oversees both practices in Newport Beach and Tustin, CA. He is passionate about this role, explaining: "Skin is the largest organ in the human body. Yet that simple fact is too often overlooked by many people. I tell all of my patients that a truly healthy body depends on educating yourself about your skin and then following up with good, thorough skincare. Such was my objective when I founded the South Coast Dermatology Institute."

Dr. Afsahi is best known for his work in cosmetic surgery and enhancements. He has been featured on KABC News, Extra, The O.C. Register, AM710 talk radio, Women's World Magazine, Star Magazine, OC Families Magazine and Body Beautiful Magazine. He continues to be actively involved in clinical studies regarding the latest and greatest cosmetic treatments and is especially interested in laser treatments. He has traveled all over -- including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Manilla and Thailand -- to educate people on the latest in dermatology.

In his private practice, Dr. Afsahi uses laser-based treatments, fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm and a wide variety of chemical peels. He treats patients from all spectrums of life, including celebrities, politicians, football stars and soccer moms. In addition to cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer screening makes up a large part of his practice.

Skincare-News.com covers all skincare and beauty topics from head to toe. Check out these latest articles:

MRSA Outbreaks in Skin

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Once found primarily in hospitals, MRSA -- known as a "superbug" -- is becoming more common and affects people in everyday settings. And although MRSA may start out with skin-related symptoms like blisters or lesions, it can quickly spread to the bloodstream, heart, lungs and bones. MRSA is also potentially fatal. In fact, according to data from WebMD, there are more deaths from MRSA than AIDS.

Combination Skin: Characteristics, Causes and Care

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Combination skin is characterized by a mixture of oiliness and dryness. Typically, the oily areas tend to be the T-zone, consisting of the forehead, nose and chin. The cheeks are normal to dry. The degrees of oiliness and dryness can vary. Pores may be larger in the oily areas -- with pimples, blackheads and breakouts sometimes occurring -- and dry areas may feel rough and irritated. While it may seem like the skin can't make up its mind, combination skin is fairly easy to treat with the right products and information.

Erase and Replace Cellulite

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Cellulite may seem like a skin problem that can't be beat, but that is not the case! Closely linked to overall health, cellulite is a skin disorder that affects, or will affect, most women at some point in their lives, regardless of how much they weigh. At one time considered strictly a result of being overweight, new research has shown that the appearance of cellulite is more closely related to skin damage. Many factors contribute, such as: environment, stress, diet and lifestyle. When the skin doesn't get enough water or vital, cell-building nutrients, dehydration sets in, causing fat cells, normally contained deep within the dermal layer of the skin, to bulge out between the collagen and elastin fibers. The result of this breakdown?? Cellulite. But why does all of this happen?

Lotion, Cream or Serum: Which is Right for You?

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The shelves are lined from floor to ceiling with all kinds of lotions, creams and serums. How does one know how to pick? Not surprisingly lotions and creams have much in common. Both contain humectants to add moisture and hydration as well as emollients to help seal in moisture and protect the skin. One of the biggest distinctions between lotions and creams, however, is thickness. Serums are applied to skin before putting on a lotion or cream. They prepare skin and allow the cream or lotion to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. Without serum, thick creams may not penetrate deep enough to provide maximum effectiveness. Knowing what to purchase is as simple as understanding how much moisture is needed for a particular skin type.

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