Media

Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal and Dr. Vivek Bansal have written and been featured in countless magazine, news, and webpage articles.

Here is just a taste of these many informative articles.

How to Figure Out Your Skin Type (and Manage It), According to Dermatologists – Prevention.com / MSN

“KRON 4”
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

“Physician Spotlight”
Lipotherme
Dr. Vivek Bansal
www.Lipotherme.com

“Got Cellulite”
Danville Weekly
By Dr. Vivek Bansal and Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal.

Excerpt: “Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal and Dr. Vivek Bansal agree that a combination of treatments that targets different aspects of cellulite formation will offer the best results along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. This emerging topic will likely lead to greater understanding and proven efficacy of evolving treatments in the future.”

“Inspiring Physicians Worldwide’s Medical Director, Sonia Badreshia-Bansal Chosen As Dove’s ‘Real Woman’”
Inspiring Physicians
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “Hundreds of women like you answered our casting call, and we thought every single one was a real beauty. But in the end, one woman’s photo and essay stole our hearts. Read on to learn more about the latest Dove® real woman, Sonia Badreshia.”

“Is There A Connection Between A Good Diet And Healthy Complexion?”
Augusta Chronicle
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and adjunct clinical professor at Stanford University, said the dermatologists collectively support that there is no connection between diet and acne.”

“Lip Care Revealed”
AOL Health
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “We asked Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, a Board Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), these … burning questions about lip protection.”

“Peel Away Pimples”
Your Health Monthly
Dr. Sonia-Badreshia Bansal

Excerpt: “This is great news for adults who suffer from acne,” says Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, member of the American Academy of Dermatology. “Although both peels have been a known treatment for acne, this is the first study of its kind to help solidify that both are equally effective.”

“Don’t Sweat It”
Making Life Better
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “Do you typically sweat so much that you avoid solid-colored blouses and crowded events? You’re not alone. We talked to skin expert Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, M.D., about hyperhidrosis, a common condition among women, and how to relieve it.”

“Beauty From Within: Natural Approaches to Nourishing Skin”
Today’s Dietitian
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “I have lots of patients who consistently ask me about complementary medicine, including nutrition, lifestyle, and daily habits. These days, everyone wants to look as great on the outside as they feel on the inside,” says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, president and founder of Elite MD Advanced Dermatology, Laser, and Plastic Surgery Institute in San Francisco.”

“8 Burning Questions About Sunscreen”
WebMD
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “The physical blocking sunscreens are by far the better sunscreens vs. the chemical sunscreens,” says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, a dermatologist in Danville, Calif.

“Danger…At Your Local Salon”
Health.com
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: Even legal instruments, like cuticle cutters and scissors, have the potential to transmit staph infections, hepatitis B and C, and, yes, HIV if they’re contaminated with even microscopic drops of blood from an infected person, says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, a dermatologist in private practice in Danville, California.

“Nature’s Fix for Flawless Skin”
Prevention Magazine
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal
June 2008

Excerpt: “Bearberry is a milder—but effective—HQ alternative when combined with other botanically based pigment faders,” says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, M.D., a dermatologist in San Francisco.

“Acne.org Founder’s Clear Mandate”
Los Angeles Time
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “{His} regimen,” according to Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, “would be useful for a person with mild acne. However, in more severe cases,” she says, “a combination approach using prescription medications will be required, and the regimen will need to be altered.”

“Guinness World Record – Participating Member Dermatologist”
Guinness World Record
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “Academy members have made history by setting the Guinness World Record for The Most Skin Cancer Screenings in a Single Day.”

“Take It Easy On Your Skin”
CNN.com
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “To clear it up: Oily skin can take a 5 or 10 percent benzoyl peroxide gel twice a day, says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, a dermatologist in Danville, California.”

“Comparing Microdermabrasion Kits Against Professional Visits”
Los Angeles Times
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal

Excerpt: “The only real downside to the kits is that some people may tend to overuse them, scrubbing too much or using them too often, says Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, a San Francisco-area dermatologist in private practice. Fortunately, those who overdo generally figure it out pretty fast. “

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