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Dr. Elena F. Kandel, M.D.

Dermatologist

Dr. Elena Kandel is a board certified dermatologist practicing in Valley Village, CA since 2004. Dr. Kandel specializes in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, evaluating and managing both common and uncommon skin conditions,  including acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, and many more. Dr. Kandel diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.  She is an expert in cosmetic procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, spider vein treatment, and lasers.  Dr. Kandel treats skin cancers and benign growths such as cysts or lipomas surgically.
33 years Experience
Dr. Elena F. Kandel, M.D.
  • Valley Village, CA
  • UCLA
  • Accepting new patients

How do you treat scalp folliculitis?

Depends on the type of infection, either antibiotics or antifungal

How can I remove pimple marks?

Skin peels or lasers can help minimize marks from acne

Can lasers remove skin cancer?

No most cancers can not be treated with laser

Can you remove acne scars completely?

Some acne scars can be removed completely but many can only be improved and minimized

Is laser treatment better than waxing?

Yes laser hair removal is better than waxing because it can permanently reduce the amount of hair

What are the negatives of laser hair removal?

It can rarely cause hyperpigmentation of the skin

How long does mole removal surgery take?

Usually between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size

Can a dermatologist remove a mole on my back?

Yes dermatologists remove those

Which SPF is best for the beach?

You want to use a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30