We’re excited to announce Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic has merged with Coastal Skin & Eye Institute. Coastal Skin & Eye Institute is one of the leading dermatology practices in San Diego. Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologists are here for all your skincare needs. We have offices in La Mesa, Carmel Valley, and Encinitas....read more ..read more

If you have followed beauty trends on TikTok in the past couple years, you may have seen a lot of content on buccal fat removal. Buccal fat is the fat located between the jaw and cheekbones. Although it is normal and even beneficial to have fat in this part of your face, some celebrities and...read more ..read more

Over 10% of skin cancer cases are located on the scalp. This is not particularly surprising to doctors because the top of your head receives a lot of ultraviolet ray exposure from the sun. By the same token, because the scalp is covered by hair, it can be more difficult for you to catch a...read more ..read more

Have you ever noticed that your skin gets dryer in the winter months? It’s not just your imagination: the colder temperatures and drop in humidity in the air can contribute to this problem. In this blog, the skin experts at Grossmont Dermatology and Medical Clinic discuss the reasons that dry skin becomes more prevalent during...read more ..read more

Have you seen the advertisements for at-home mole or skin tag removal kits that having been popping up on social media lately? As with so many of the health and beauty “miracle” products you can find online, the concept behind these kits is indeed too good to be true. In fact, people who try to...read more ..read more

Skin cancer is more likely to affect people with fair complexions. So why is it that people of color with skin cancer are so likely to die from it? The doctors at Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic in La Mesa, CA are pretty sure they know what’s responsible: delayed diagnosis. Read on to learn more about...read more ..read more

Coastal Skin & Eye Institute is proud to welcome our newest team member, dermatologist Dr. Derek Nickerson. Dr. Nickerson is a board-certified dermatologist and ACMS fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon specializing in skin cancer removal and complex surgical reconstruction. Coastal Skin & Eye Institute prides itself on attracting leading physicians and staff members in an effort...read more ..read more

We are excited to announce that our Encinitas office now offers comprehensive dermatology care. Historically, our Encinitas office only offered ophthalmology and optometry care. Now patients can receive both skin care and eye care from our expanding team of board-certified dermatologists and ophthalmologists. If you live our beautiful community of Encinitas and need quality skin...read more ..read more

Coastal Skin & Eye Institute is one of the leading providers for dermatology and eye care in San Diego. Our mission is to provide comprehensive skin care and eye care. Part of accomplishing that mission is ensuring a modern and convenient patient experience. That’s why we’ve developed this website, to offer our patients an easy...read more ..read more

Choosing new eyeglasses can be overwhelming with the number of options, styles, colors, and types of frames. Many patients struggle to know which shape or style looks best. Located in San Diego, CA, the team at Coastal Skin and Eye Institute offers tips on selecting attractive eyeglasses to help make your decision easier. Your family and friends recognize you by your...read more ..read more