Effective treatment options for sun damaged skin from San Diego area dermatologist
Living in San Diego, the sun is a part of our lives every day. As a result, sun damage is inevitable. Sun damage can cause multiple things to go wrong in the skin, ranging from sun spots to serious health issues such as skin cancer. At the Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, CA, Dr. Amanda Lloyd provides a range of treatment options for all types of sun damaged skin.
Skin cancer
The most important reason to see a Board-Certified Dermatologist at least once a year is to have a skin check especially when you live in San Diego. In addition to forming unsightly lesions on your face, neck, chest and body, skin cancers like basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas can cause someone to lose their normal anatomic structures such as their ears, their nose, or their eyelids. Exposure to ultraviolet rays is also the number one cause of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.Because of this, seeing a Board-Certified Dermatologist every year for a comprehensive skin exam is essential to maintaining your health and wellbeing. During your skin exam, Dr. Lloyd will check all areas of your skin to make sure you don’t have any suspicious spots or lesions. If you do have a skin cancer, semiannual exams can help catch it early, so that it can be appropriately treated without compromising your health or appearance. Dr. Lloyd is a trained Mohs micrographic surgeon which is the treatment of choice for skin cancer in cosmetically sensitive areas. She is also trained in cosmetic reconstruction so that your anatomy is restored after the skin cancer removal.
Brown and red spots
Did you know that red and brown spots all over the face can make someone look older than they actually are? Studies have been done in which people are shown two pictures of the same person at the same age: in one photograph, they have red spots and brown spots all over their face, and in the other, their face is free from these spots. As you can probably guess, the picture of the person without the spots was voted to be younger in age than the photo of the same person with the spots. This is because the eye views spotted skin as old, aged, and damaged. So, treatment of the red and brown spots is a great way to clear up your complexion and give you a more youthful appearance without the need for any invasive procedures.
There are multiple ways to remove red and brown spots. One of the most common ways is the IPL or photofacial. While this is a popular treatment approach, Dr. Lloyd doesn’t recommend this in her practice. Why? Patients are often disappointed with the results because a photofacial doesn’t target the red or the brown like a laser does.
Usually, people have one issue that they dislike the most—the red spots or the brown spots—and everyone is a little different. So, Dr. Lloyd will talk with you about what bothers you most about your skin to help determine which laser is best for you.
- If you want to get rid of brown spots, lasers like Clear + Brilliant® or Fraxel® Dual can be a great choice; for example, Fraxel Dual does an excellent job of removing brown spots and mottled pigmentation, in addition to building collagen to help improve the fine lines and wrinkles.
- If you have those little red squiggly lines or little red dots all over your face, a laser treatment called the excel V™ is an excellent option to get rid of those red spots; the excel V can also remove some of the brown spots in your skin, so it is another great way of evening out your skin tone and making your complexion clearer to give you a more youthful appearance.
A personalized approach to skin care
If your skin has signs of sun damage, you have any suspicious spots that might be skin cancer, or you are simply due for your annual skin exam, call Dr. Amanda Lloyd at the Skin & Vein Institute today at (760) 642-6674. She takes a personalized approach to your skin care so that you can work together to address the cosmetic concerns that are most important you. With a range of customized treatment options and the latest technologies, Dr. Lloyd will help rejuvenate your skin so that you can Look Stunning. Always.Back to Sun Damage Page
Success Stories
Sarah B.
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Dr. Lloyd is amazing! She was able to get my skin better than it has ever looked. Her injectables are the best I have ever had and totally natural. So glad I found her!
Larissa S.
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I had the absolute best experience with Dr. Lloyd and her team. Dr Lloyd is so smart and skilled and her team was very professional, informative and kind. She and her team were also the sweetest to follow up with me the next day and a few after that. Top notch, cant recommend more!
Dr. Nancy
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The Skin & Vein Institute has everything that you will need when considering an excellent skin care facility. They have a fabulous spa-like office suite where you can watch videos on how-to take the best care of your skin, you can treat yourself to a cup of tea, or check out the new mini skin care items in the sample bowl!
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Meet Dr. Amanda Lloyd
Dr. Amanda Lloyd is a respected Board Certified Dermatologist based in Encinitas, CA, with over 14 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA Honors College and a medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Lloyd completed her dermatology residency as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center. She then was a fellow in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery after which she became board certified in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. A Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, she is also a member of the AAD and ABVLM. An editor for JAMA Dermatology, Dr. Lloyd contributes to advancing dermatological knowledge. Her dedication to patient care and education underscores her trustworthiness and expertise.
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