Dr. Susan Kallal
Dermatology
Bellinghan, WA
25 years experience female
Locations
Rosario Skin Clinic
Bellinghan, WA
About
Bio
I am originally from Alberta, Canada. I completed my Pharm.D, and also medical school in San Antonio, Texas, and my Dermatology residency at USC in Los Angeles, CA.
I am pleased to have relocated to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I have interests in skin cancer, as well as skin rejuvenation.
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Dermatology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Susan Kallalanswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Sun damage: Despite sunscreen use the sun will still cause darkening of freckles and sunspots known as solar lentigos. Many people notice that their sunspots are ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Many benign tumors: There are many benign growths in the skin and under the skin.
In general, if a lump has been there for many years and is not changing it is not danger... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Silver duct tape: Plantar warts can be stubborn to treat, and often the surrounding skin becomes eroded and painful, with little effect on the actual wart. If the skin ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Aspirin bruising: Aspirin, also known as acetyl salicylic acid, affects the platelets and as a result the skin can bruise very easily. Sometimes even scratching or rubb... Read More
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A female asked:
What causes discoloration (white) of lower lip. there is no pain or blister. just the discoloration.
Dr. Susan Kallalanswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Lip lesions: Without more details such as your age and how long the lesion has been there, it is difficult to guide you. The lower lip is particularly susceptible ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Rule out melanoma: Whenever a nail turns black, the question is whether it is truly black or dried blood which appears black.
Usually a history of trauma with sudden t... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Susan Kallalanswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Nail melanoma: Discoloration of the nail can be benign melanonychia, or represent a melanoma skin cancer.
Hutchinson's sign represents discoloration onto the soft t... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Monitor mole: Hello,
There are many different types of moles, and most are fine. That said, any changes in an existing mole, or new moles as an adult can represent... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Real or not?: Often hair loss is a subjective experience. However if in fact you are loosing hair at an increased rate, there can by many possible causes. Some of t... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
IV antifungal meds: Hello,
The majority of IV anti fungal medicines are potent and would also treat a yeast such as Candida Albicans. Candida can occur in mild skin and ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Shingles is one side: Because Shingles is due reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which is a relative of the herpes virus, it only appears on one side of the body at a ti... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 25 years experience
Treat cause: Did they say what the cause of the rash might be? It is always best to both treat the rash and the cause of the rash if known. Common rashes are due t... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kallal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kallal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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This was very helpful. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, TX
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
Los Angeles County Hospital, Keck School of Medicine
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpa Medical Honor Society
Affiliations
American Academy of Dermatology
Pacific Dermatologic Association
American Society of Mohs MIcrographic Surgery
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