Dr. Debi B. Layton, MD
Dermapathologist | Dermatopathology
88 KING STREET San Francisco CA, 94107About
Dr. D. B. Layton, MD practices Cosmetic and general Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in San Francisco, CA. Dermatology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Layton is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
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DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Can sunscreen cause a skin allergy?
Yes. The skin can develop an allergy to any chemical including the components of sunscreen, especially chemical blocking sunscreen. I would recommend mineral sunscreen with zinc and titanium dioxide, such as Ceravive Invisible zinc. Avoid putting anything on open skin as you can develop another allergy to that new chemical. READ MORE
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