Beating AKN the Second Time: How One Patient Stopped Recurrence with Dr. Umar’s Approach

Back view of Jorge’s neck showing a large, inflamed Acne Keloidalis Nuchae lesion before surgery; after treatment, the lesion is gone, replaced with flat, pink scar tissue and no signs of active inflammation.

For years, Jorge thought surgery had ended his battle with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN). Unfortunately, like many patients, he learned the hard way that removal alone doesn’t guarantee the condition won’t return. After a decade of painful bumps, failed treatments, and one unsuccessful surgery, Jorge’s scalp lesion came back. Out of options, he sought help […]

Your Skin Deserves an UltraGlo™ Up

The patient wanted to reduce the appearance of her sun spots and opted for the Lutronic Ultra Glo laser treatment. *

Are the signs of aging, persistent Actinic Keratosis, or the dullness of your skin holding you back from embracing your true radiance? Pursuing youthful, vibrant skin can often feel like an uphill battle, leaving many searching for an effective solution that doesn’t compromise comfort. Enter UltraGlo™—a beacon of hope in skincare, meticulously crafted to address […]

Erase Regrets: Pico Laser for Tattoo Removal

This young woman wanted to remove her arm tattoo. It took only three laser treatments at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic to remove her tattoo completely.

Tattoos have been a significant form of self-expression and artistry for centuries, but as times change, so do preferences. What was once a cherished piece of body art might become unwanted, leading individuals to seek methods for tattoo removal. Traditional tattoo removal techniques, such as laser treatments, have been effective, but advancements in technology have […]

What is Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)?

CCCA Patient Example 1*

What is CCCA: CCCA stands for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and is a particular form of scarring alopecia hair loss that occurs almost exclusively in women of African descent. It is a common form of hair loss for Black women [1]. Hair loss from CCCA begins in the center of the top of the head […]

Los Angeles Leg Vein Removal – Before and After

Leg Vein Laser Removal - Dr. U Skin & Hair Clinic, Manhattan Beach, CA

Best Leg Vein Removal Los Angeles: Prominent leg veins, also known as varicose veins, are large leg veins along the legs and feet. These veins appear enlarged, gnarled, and a different color contrasting the skin, resulting in a prominent appearance. What causes leg veins? Leg veins become visible due to dysfunctional valves within the blood vessels. […]

Asclera Leg Veins Removal Treatment – Before and After Results

Leg Vein Removal Before & After Results V1 - Dr. U Skin & Hair Clinic Los Angeles CA

Ascelera for Leg Veins Treatment Los Angeles: Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat blood vessel entanglement or malformations. Medicine is injected into the vessels to make them shrink [1]. One of the best methods of sclerotherapy is ascelera injections. Ascelera injections can help reduce the appearance of unwanted leg veins, as shown in the […]

Split Earlobe Repair Results by Dr. U – Los Angeles Dermatologist

Split Earlobe Repair Results For Los Angeles Patient*

Split Earlobe Repair Los Angeles: Split earlobes can be a common issue for those who wear heavy earrings. Due to the weight or the strain of the earrings, heavy earrings can pull the earlobe downwards, elongating them or even splitting them apart. Additionally, split earlobes can also be caused due to the earlobe’s allergic reactions […]