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Dermatology Blog

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How to remove warts by a dermatologist?

Before going in depth on how to remove warts, it is crucial to clarify something important. Here in Spain and in Spanish-speaking countries,

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How to remove sunspots on the face and décolleté?

Sun spots on the face are effectively removed with IPL or laser, with success rates of 74 to 90%. But before any treatment, you need a correct dermatoscopic diagnosis. I'll explain what works, what doesn't, and what the step-by-step process looks like.

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Natural cosmetics: Is it really effective?

More and more patients are coming to my office asking me for skin care products that are as natural as possible. But what is the best way to make them more natural?

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Melasma Treatment: Dermatologist's Guide 2026

Melasma is not cured overnight: it is a chronic condition that is managed with a sustained protocol. In this updated guide for 2026, I will explain the melasma treatment step by step according to your type of spot, with recent scientific evidence on photoprotection, triple combination, oral tranexamic acid, and when (and when not) lasers are indicated.

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Skin care books written by experts

We tend to completely ignore our skin until it gives us trouble. But then it's all-out war. Skin care and the unrelenting

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Best Dermatologist-Recommended Sunscreens [2026]

What is the best sunscreen? As a dermatologist specializing in melanoma at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, I share my selection of the 13 best sunscreens for face, body, sports, and children, along with the clinical criteria I apply in consultations.

Sebastian Podlipnik - Skin cancer

Sebastian Podlipnik

Dermatology Blog

I am a dermatologist and cum laude PhD and author of multiple research studies. I specialize in skin cancer, laser technologies and longevity in dermatology. The intention of this blog is to bring you closer to topics of interest in dermatology and research.

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