Dermatology
UC San Diego Health provides the highest quality of care for a variety of skin disorders and diseases.
General Dermatology
- Allergic testing (patch testing) and immunodermatology
- Skin checks
- Treatment for rashes, acne and warts
- Mole mapping and monitoring
Cosmetic and Laser Services
We offer the full range of procedures, including toxin and filler injections, IPL and other laser services.
Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology
Skin Cancer
We diagnose and treat skin cancer and perform Mohs micrographic surgery. This procedure removes the cancer but preserves healthy tissue.
Autoimmune Skin Disorders
We collaborate with UC San Diego Health rheumatologists to treat conditions that affect the skin as well as other organs, joints and muscles.
Online Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
We now offer a convenient way for you to send images and have our dermatologists respond online with treatment plans and prescriptions for rashes and other skin conditions.
Clinical Trials
Innovation in Dermatology
As an academic health system, we conduct clinical research trials to help develop new treatments. Find out if we offer any trials you might be interested in participating in.
Dermatology Providers
Dermatology Locations
UC San Diego Health First in Region to Provide Novel Therapy for Melanoma
UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in the region to offer a new immunotherapy treatmen...
Last-Itch Effort: Fighting the Bacteria That Exacerbate Eczema with Bacteria
In a new study out of University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researchers have identi...
Presence of Staph Bacteria in Skin Microbiome Promotes Netherton Syndrome Inflammation
Netherton syndrome, a rare skin disease caused by a single genetic mutation, is exacerbated by the p...