Dr. Shafa is a highly experienced physician who has been providing expert care in Irvine, CA and Orange County for over 25 years. She has a reputation for excellence in dermatology, and is particularly skilled in the area of psoriasis treatment. As an expert in psoriasis treatment, Dr. Shafa uses her extensive knowledge and experience […]
Saunas, steam rooms, and cold therapy (such as ice baths and cold showers) have been a popular source of self-care over the past several years. There has been more and more evidence supporting these practices for overall general health and even anti-aging, but little evidence has been proposed for skin specific benefits. This is a […]
Dutasteride mesotherapy is a treatment option for androgenic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern hair loss. What is dutasteride? Dutasteride is a medication used for hair loss. Its mechanism of action is inhibition of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which ultimately decreases the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. Dihydrotestosterone (also known as DHT) is […]
Diet and Skin One of the most common questions encountered by any dermatologist is how diet can help improve the skin. This is a broad topic that will require multiple discussions but in this talk we will go over the known, stone-cold, evidence based facts. In the future we will have separate discussions going over […]
The first thing I learned in dermatology residency is how rough we are as a society on our skin. The scrubbing, the hot water, the harsh fragrance-filled skin products. It doesn’t come as any surprise that so many people complain of skin issues. We have been taught the wrong things when it comes to skin […]
Is sunscreen safe for everyday use? This topic can be very extensive and I’ve reviewed a lot of literature that I will attempt to summarize in a clear concise way. First let’s mention the established points that the majority of people in the field agree upon. There is strong evidence linking ultraviolet light exposure to […]
One of the most common questions I get from younger patients and friends interested in skin care is: “when should I start getting botox?” There is no evidence based answer for this question but there is an answer that makes sense to me from a scientific and common sense standpoint. Wrinkles on the skin develop […]
Our patient, Tom, came to us completely frustrated with his premature signs of aging. Tom’s age spots and discoloration were a result of prolonged sun exposure in his youth and his genes. This is a common problem for men and women in this age group, who were unaware that our delicate skin requires protection from […]
Our patient, Michelle, was living with these discolored, hanging skin lesions on her neck for at least the last few years. Finally, she came for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Shafa, who informed her that this skin growth, known as an acrochordon, was extremely common and could be removed immediately. There are over 3 million […]
My name is Lisa Y. I had been suffering from acne for many years. I have tried a lot of over-the-counter medication with no results. I was treated by many facialists with no results. Then, I started seeing dermatologists for my acne. Different treatment topical and by mouth was tried with minimal effect. Finally, I […]