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At Pierre Skin Care Institute of Thousand Oaks, California, our mission is to provide outstanding medical dermatological care in a caring, friendly environment that embodies the goodness of Christ. We believe that every patient is unique and has the ability to achieve beautiful skin that makes them feel confident and amazing from the inside out.
Our staff will work with patients to help them achieve and maintain the skin and body they have always desired. We will listen to their goals while providing uncompromised service and expertise. We are committed to offering the highest level of medical and cosmetic care to our patients and approach skin care and treatments in a way that makes them affordable and attainable.
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Dermatology
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peterson Pierreanswered
Dermatology 26 years experience
Cysts: Cysts are like big whiteheads. Cherry angiomas and blood vessel growths. Dermatofibromas are little scars that form after a pimple, bug bite, or ing... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Mupirocin: It's a topical antibiotic that is used for skin infections.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Ringworm: It's a fungal infection that is typically contracted from another person or animal.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Freckles: The best way to do this is with at least a spf 30, glycolic acid cream, and hydroquinone cream. Give it 2 months. If there is no improvement, see your... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Bathing: Yes it is. Use gentle products and bathe every 2-3 times a week.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Bathing: Yes it is. Use gentle products and bathe every 2-3 times a week.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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MRSA: If you think you have mrsa, keep the area clean, apply warm compresses to the area to try to soften it and, hopefully, get some pus out of it, then se... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Shingles: Chicken pox is airborne so it's unlikely you will get it from the shower. Shingles is a reactivation of chicken pox in your own body so you wouldn't ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Lindane overdose: If you're really concerned about an overdose, you should your doctor. Lindane is toxic to nerve cells so that should be addressed. If you did one mo... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Eczema: My personal favorite body wash is made my olay and is very moisturizing. You should follow that with cetaphil or cerave cream as your daily moisturiz... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Cellulite: I'm sorry but there is no food or medicine proven to have any effect on cellulite. Weight lifting, cardio, and eating properly to get your body fat d... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Hemangioma: Most likely, it is small blood vessel growth called a hemangioma. It isn't dangerous but won't go away on its own. You'll need to see your dermatolo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Breast rash: This could be a fungus or it could be eczema. It's best to have it checked out and treated.
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A 58-year-old male asked:
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Unclear: There are so many things that i don't know about your condition: where it's occurring, how long it's been going on, any associated symptoms, etc. The... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Increased blood flow: This can be the result of increased blood flow to the face because of the increased blood volume due to the pregnancy. It can also be an aggravation ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Razor Bumps: Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid creams are your best over the counter options for treating the razor bumps. For the dark spots, you'll need a fadi... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: It's hard to know what kind of rash you're dealing with. The best way to address this is to see your dermatologist.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Viral Infection: This is most likely from an infection that your daughter has. Pimples can appear as a result of an infection and can spread to involve other areas of... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Unclear: I'm not sure what you mean by "little stickers." you probably need to see your dermatologist or allergist for a thorough history and exam.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Probably eczema: I'm not sure what your question is. Eczema can develop anywhere on the body at any time. Having it on one side of your face is not unusual.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes you should: You may have some inflammation or irritation in the area that may be treated by applying a cream twice a day. It is certainly worth your time to go s... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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A blood clot?: Large dark purple spots. Edges burn constantly. Painful to walk. I am concerned you may have a blood clot. I would suggest you see a doctor immedi... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Could be acne: If this isn't herpes, it certainly could be acne. Acne is sensitive to hormonal fluctuations that occur with the menstrual cycle and can cause painful... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Skin irritation: Your skin is definitely irritated. That could be from shaving (an otc cortisone cream twice a day should do the trick), some eczema that you have dev... Read More
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A member asked:
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Proactive: Proactiv is great for oily skin and they have a line for pigmentation that uses hydroquinone 2%. This is probably the best otc preparation for your co... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 26 years experience
Bacteria: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the soft tissues in the skin. It usually starts with some type of injury to the area that allows the bacteria ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Yes you can: If no warts are present, the chances are lower of catching warts but you can catch a number of other things with oral sex, including some life-threate... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 26 years experience
Groin itching: This can be from eczema or a fungus. Try some otc cortisone cream twice a day for 2 weeks. If that doesn't help, try otc Lamisil (terbinafine) cream... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Chew gum: Chewing gum will not make you lose weight on your face. All that will do is exercise your chewing muscles. To lose weight on your face, you need to ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peterson Pierreanswered
Dermatology 26 years experience
Acne on head: An antibacterial shampoo such as Nizoral (ketoconazole) should do the trick. Use it for 2 weeks. If it's not any better, see your doctor.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Tummy tuck: Plastic surgeons want to minimize scars as much as possible so they would probably go through your scar if at all possible.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Herpes: The only effective way to treat herpes is to see your doctor for a prescription for antibiotics.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Healthy face: I recommend a gentle cleanser twice a day and a light moisturizer, one with sunscreen in the morning, one without in the evening. You can wash also a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Melanocytic: These are lesions that contain melanocytes which are the pigment cells. Such lesions include moles, freckles, etc.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Rogaine (minoxidil): After 8 months, you should have noticed an improvement although rogaine (minoxidil) doesn't tend to be very effective on the temples. Chances are, yo... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Valacyclovir: This drug is pregnancy category b so it should be safe to take.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Lipbalm: Aquaphor is one of the best because it moisturizes very well and is stays on for a long time.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Wipes: There is something better than make-up removing wipes. It's the magic mitt by jane iredale. It's chemical free. You simply wet it and remove all yo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Herpes: It certainly is possible that you have herpes. It can be transmitted through kissing and usually presents as blisters. You should probably see your ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Could be a cyst: An underground growth with a central pimple sounds like a cyst. It's not dangerous but if you want it removed, you should see your doctor.
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Sarcoidosis: I am sorry to hear that you have sarcoidosis. It can indeed cause hair loss. I don't know if medicare/medicaid will cover the cost of wigs. The best w... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Seborrheic dermatiti: There is no correlation between seborrheic dermatitis and food so you can eat whatever you like. You're better off using a dandruff shampoo to addres... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Permethrin: Permethrin cream should stay on at least 8 hours with each application. Usually, it's applied once, then the process is repeated in 1 week.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Solar keratosis: The growths are sun-induced (hence "solar") and are pre-cancerous in nature. They tend to be red, flaky, sometimes tender, in sun-exposed areas of th... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Face burn: Lots of moisturizer and Hydrocortisone cream should do the trick.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Tattoo: You're probably better off waiting until you deliver.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Pimples: You have 3 options: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or glycolic acid, all available over the counter. Pick one, use it 1-2 times per day for 2-4 we... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Chapped lips: If you're licking them, stop immediately, apply aquaphor every hour and some cortisone cream 3 times a day if they're red.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 26 years experience
Acne on head: Try Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo every day for 1-2 weeks. If you get no relief, see your dermatologist.
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Steroid cream: You can start with an over the counter cortisone cream twice a day. If that doesn't help, see your dermatologist.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Stanford University School of Medicine
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Ventura, CA - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , First Place, Ventura, CA - Winter
2013
Top Doctor, First Place, Ventura Region, CA - Summer
2013
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