Dr. Uddin and Dr. Shah are truly gifts from the universe. My skin was SO BAD before I started seeing Dr. Uddin. I have been cursed with hereditary/genetic chronic acne, and suffered greatly. I had whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, rough skin, a damaged barrier, and ice pick scars. And the physicians are MDs and MDs/PharmDs?! Total rockstars. I’ve been Dr. Uddin’s patient for 1.5 years. After only 3 mo of working with her and stepping up my skincare regimen, my acne cleared up. Now, I have zero breakouts but continue to go in for regular check ups and preventative care. Dr. Uddin is gentle and thorough. I love this particular California Skin Institute location for a multitude of reasons; they’re conveniently located near my office, all the staff are attentive, kind, polite, and knowledgeable, and they take my health insurance. I’ve gone to them not just for acne and general derm concerns, but to remove my skin tags and moles, and for the best facials. My 40+ year old skin is soft and smooth, wrinkle free, and totally clear. Dr. Uddin has helped with stopping the pustules, and my acne scars have lessened considerably, with consistent topical and oral prescription application and Morpheus8 treatments for texture. I love all the staff, practitioners, nurses and the most wonderful aesthetician Suhay too, for Dermasweep facials! On one occasion, I had an allergic reaction under my eye, had to make an emergency appointment, and saw Dr. Shah. She was awesome too, so knowledgeable and thorough. I trust Dr. Uddin and Dr. Shah so much, I’ve referred them to many colleagues and even brought my saintly and fragile 65 year old mom (who is in remission) for a visit with Dr. Uddin, for mole removal, melasma diagnosis and treatment, and a general checkup. Daily and nightly skincare routines are an absolute must. We take care of our bodies in other ways, through diet and exercise, we exfoliate and care for our bodies and hands and feet, so why not care for the face? You only have one. Take care of your skin, it’s the largest organ on your body. I use tons of sunscreen and minimal makeup, whereas before, I would do a whole face of foundation and concealer, to cover up my scars. My job is stressful, and the stress shows itself on my face. Dr. Uddin has saved my skin! I'll be forever grateful.