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Susan Evans, MD

Susan Evans, MDSusan Evans, MD



Dermatology

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Bio

Susan Evans, MD, is an internationally acclaimed health and beauty expert and director of dermatology at her Beverly Hills practice. Evans is one of Oprah's and Dr. Oz's healthy skin and beauty experts. Her unique background, which includes internal medicine dermatology, from Harvard Medical School, Atlanta University Center, and New York University equips her with expertise in overall health, skin, and beauty.

Evans, a mother of four, is married to Brian Evans, MD, a plastic surgeon. Evans is a featured physician on the E! network series Dr. 90210. She frequently provides her input as the health and beauty expert, commentator, or contributor on The Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Extra Life-Changers,Essence, and Good Morning America. Evans has offered her health and beauty tips in many mainstream magazines, including People, Parent, Health, Harper's Bazaar, and sister2sister magazine.

Evans is known as the dynamic, compassionate, down-to-earth skin doctor whose expertise has been shared within the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles area, as well as several countries. Evans is an innovative skin line creator who addresses all skin types. She wants everyone's health to be its best and for their skin to show it!

Evans is co-founder of the Skin Deformities and Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization.The program's goal is to work toward repairing at every level, brightening smiles, and helping others become complete.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery and Skin Care
 

My Answers

A. The best products for women that are still breaking out and want to start anti-aging products are those that are labeled “oil free” and don’t contain...
A. Aging spots, or solar lentigos, primarily result from sun damage. Age spots have also been mislabeled as liver spots. (They do not have any...
A. Certain products may contain preservatives or fragrances that can cause hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction on your skin. Also, if you are using...
A. In general, there is no contraindication to the use of hair dyes with scalp psoriasis. Certain hair dyes may further aggravate your scalp psoriasis...
A. Your first step is to evaluate your current skin-care regimen. Harsh soaps, detergents, or products with high alcohol content will irritate the skin...
A. A purple color under your eyes may be attributed to the tiny blood vessels within your lower eyelid. The skin in this area is quite thin and...
A. A variety of conditions may lead to changes in your skin. Acne breakouts can occur secondary to stress or hormonal changes. Very hot weather can...
A. Several major skin-care companies manufacture a "blackhead extractor." Blackhead extractors are small stainless steel devices that are...
A. One of the unfortunate consequences of multiple piercings is the potential for wound infection. The blood supply adjacent to the area of the...
A. Sun damage and smoking are the No. 1 reasons for premature aging or wrinkling of the skin. Therefore, you should incorporate the use of sunblock in...
A. The key to having healthy, glowing skin is to utilize sunblock followed by a skin-care regimen that includes exfoliation, hydration, and nutrition...
A. Birthmarks can be difficult to conceal. Your first step is to exclude any underlying medical causes that may lead to superficial skin changes, such...
A. Sun allergy, or photosensitivity, should incorporate the following precautions: Before you go outdoors, apply a sunscreen that has a sun...
A. Your dermatologist should evaluate skin changes or abnormal spots. A lesion that feels hard may be scar tissue. However, you should be evaluated for...
A. Acne on your face that is filled with fluid may be cystic acne. Cystic acne represents its own unique challenges to treat. Treatment may include...