Julia Tzu, MD FAAD 
Acne scarring is one of the biggest concerns amongst young adults and one of the most common reasons why patients come to see me in consultation. Often times, the scarring worries the patient more than the active inflammatory acne on their skin. Here are the top three points that I bring up to my patients … Read more
In the past year, Hugh Jackman has made headlines because he was diagnosed and treated for a type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma. In recent weeks, he was reported to have undergone cancer treatment for basal cell carcinoma on his nose a third time. If this sounds frightening, be reassured that basal … Read more
The skincare market is filled with creams that promise to fade discoloration and brown spots. Every season there is a new spot-fading product with new ingredients and new claims. Just how effective are these creams and is it worth spending the time and money for these products? Despite the myriad of brands and creams available … Read more
One of the advantages of having excelled in college physical and organic chemistry class is that the fundamental knowledge of how the world works stays with you forever in every aspect of your life. I recently attended a soap-making class and finally made some practical use out of theoretical chemical equations that were still lingering … Read more
