Coastal Family Dermatology

A Message to our Patients: During this stressful and uncertain time, Coastal Family Dermatology would like to reassure you we will remain of service to our patients. We feel it is important to continue to care for our patients while also keeping everyone safe and healthy. Please see our infectious disease prevention protocol as follows:... Extra cleaning of all hard surfaces in common areas with healthcare facility grade cleansers. Hand sanitizer, facial tissues, no-touch trash receptacles in the common area. Hand-washing sink available for patients upon entry and departure. Rearranged waiting room to allow more spacing between seats. Making extra confirmation calls to screen patients and re-schedule accordingly. Teledermatology appointments are available via Healthlens for spot checks, acne follow-ups, medication refills. Please see our website to schedule an online visit. We are working on adding virtual HIPPA compliant visits as well. Surgical excisions of skin cancers will remain on schedule. Offering phone-in check-in from your vehicle for the following: * High risk individuals (>65, immunosuppressed, heart disease, diabetes, lung disease) * If you are ill and you have an urgent matter that can not be rescheduled. Phone-in check in is as follows: Call from your vehicle. A medical assistant will call to review your intake, greet you in the lobby with a protective mask. You will then be brought directly to a room to limit potential exposures. During this time we also ask our patients to reschedule if you have even mild upper respiratory symptoms and your visit is not urgent. Currently we are rescheduling for 4-6 weeks as a safe estimate. During this time, please refrain from bringing additional family members into the appointment if possible. We can video-conference with additional family members (parents, spouses, caregivers) to review care and address additional questions. We thank you for your patience and kindness as well as your continued patronage. Warmly - Our entire team at Coastal Family Dermatology

Coastal Family Dermatology is pleased to welcome Tressa Esty, PA-C to the family. Tressa has been a dermatology physician assistant for 12 years with expertise in medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. She will be seeing patients at our new office at 892 Aerovista Place #120 in San Luis Obispo. Call our office to get your appointment! #santamaria #sanluisobispo #dermatology #physicianassistant #coastalfamilydermatology

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How to Keep Eczema at Bay During Cold Winter Months (http://ow.ly/9zSG30mFTOC) Eczema is a skin condition that can already be difficult to deal with, but it can be especially hard during the winter months when the air is cold and dry. Symptoms of eczema including severe itching, small bumps, and scaly patches on different areas of the skin. Some great tips for treating winter eczema is to avoid hot baths and showers, use a gentle soap, and use more thick moisturizer to look i...nto hydration and your natural oils. For more tips on how to protect your skin during the harsh winter months, take a look at this great article from Healthline! #dermatology #eczema #SanLuisObispo

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How Is my Diet Affecting my Acne? (http://ow.ly/UntI30mFTOu) There are many causes of acne, but one of the culprits is your diet! Eating a poor diet can result in some pretty massive breakouts, but with the right nutritional tweaks, you can start healing your skin! Foods that are good for acne include green tea, whole grains, and more fresh fruits and vegetables. These goods are good for you because they are low-glycemic and also full of healthy vitamins and nutrients like zi...nc, vitamin A and E, and antioxidants. #antiacnediet #healthyskin #dermatology #SanLuisObispo

There are many reasons to love holidays, such as family, friends, food, festivities, and much more. During the holiday fun, it’s important to remember what works best for your skin and health. This holiday season, Coastal Family Dermatology encourages you to do small things for your health and well-being every day so you can look and feel your best! #HolidaySkin #HealthyHoliday #SanLuisObispoCA

How to Keep Skin Hydrated During the Winter (http://ow.ly/6NAK30mFTOr) If you live in a place where you get hard winters, you know just how difficult it can be to keep skin looking healthy! Cold winter air can cause redness and dry patches on the skin, but with the right lifestyle changes and natural remedies, you can keep your skin hydrated. Some great tips for keeping skin moisturized is only to use lukewarm water in the shower and when washing your face, as it helps keep y...our natural oils from being stripped away. You can also opt to drink more water throughout the day and use a moisturizer when you hit the hay for the night. #healthyskin #dryskin #SanLuisObispo

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