California is a U.S. state spanning the southern half of the west coast. With a population of 37 million and an area of 158,402 square miles (410,000 km2), California is the largest U.S. state in population and the third largest in area.
The region was inhabited by Native Americans of Asian origin before European explorers started to make sporadic visitations during the 16th Century. California had the highest density and greatest diversity of indigenous peoples in what is now the United States. Spain colonized the coastal areas of the territory starting in 1769. As a result of the Mexican War of Independence, California became a part of the Mexican Republic in 1821. It was subsequently captured by the United States in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) which was concluded with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 brought about 90,000 additional U.S. immigrants into the state, and California became the 31st state of the United States in 1850.
Although the state's sunny climate has given it a historic reputation for being laid back compared to the East Coast, the $1.55 trillion (as of 2005) California economy is larger than all but the top 7 national economies in the world * and is responsible for 13% of the United States' $13 trillion gross domestic product (GDP). The state's major predominant industries include agriculture, entertainment, light manufacturing, and tourism. California is also the home of several significant economic regions such as Hollywood (entertainment), the California Central Valley (agriculture), Silicon Valley (computers and high tech), and the Wine Country (wine).
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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Drs Ali Lashgari and Carrie Labert present their office and services including Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancers, Encinitas and San Diego
Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Center - Offers cosmetic and laser dermatology in Laguna Niguel, California.
Meta Description: [ A Dermatology Laser practice specializing in the highest quality cosmetic and Dermatologic surgical procedures. ]
Age Defying Dermatology - Dr F. Richard Noodleman, M.D and Dr David R. Harris, M.D present their skin care programs as well as aesthetic and cosmetic surgery services, Campbell, California.
Meta Description: [ Age Defying Dermatology is a nationally recognized cosmetic dermatology medical center delivering customized aesthetic and cosmetic surgery services, anti-aging skin care products, and skin rejuvenation programs. ]
Alexander Lewis - The dermatology and skin surgery practice of Dr. Alexander Lewis in Walnut Creek, California. It includes the services offered, location and the doctor's biographical information.
Meta Description: [ Board certified, Alexander Lewis, MD, specializes in dermatology, dermatologic surgery and hair transplantation in the San Francisco Bay Area. ]
Allura Skin and Laser Center - Information on the comprehensive skin care and laser hair removal services provided. Located in San Mateo, California.
Allure Image Enhancement - Medi-spa clinic, includes a list of services, facility information, contact details and a list of seminars. Located in Upland, California.
Anew Skin Dermatology - Timothy J. Rosio, MD, provides medical, cosmetic, laser and reconstructive dermatology, and spa for greater Sacramento, CA.
Meta Description: [ Anew Skin Dermatology is the practice of expert dermasurgeon Timothy J. Rosio, M.D., in Auburn and Folsom, CA. Specializing in reconstructive, cosmetic and laser surgery, and Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery. Botox and collagen treatments available. State-of-the-art dermatological services a... ]
Apolinar Tiongson, MD - Information on skin care and free cosmetic consultation. San Jose and Daly City, California.
Meta Description: [ We lead in the field of aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with our lasers, chemical peels, skin care products and other procedures like BOTOX and collagen ]
Arnold W. Klein, M.D - Biography, clinical trials, information about his services and products, California.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Arnold W. Klein is a world-renowned dermatologist who has pioneered numerous minimally invasive procedures. He has received awards and honors including Best Doctors in America. ]
California Skin Doctor - Louise H. Stewart, M.D and Keith Llewellyn, M.D present their practice and services, Santa Barbara, California.
Center For Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery - Dermatology practices in Northern California.
Charles R. Sexton, M.D. - Providing details of his practice and services in Irvine.
David No, M.D. Ph.D - Present his facility, Folsom.
Davis Laser Center - Dr Kyle Holmes and Mary Holmes present their cosmetic clinic specialized in laser hair removal. Sacramento, California.
Meta Description: [ Laser Hair Removal at Davis Laser Center in Davis, Calfornia. Kyle and Mary Holmes provides hair removal to patients in the Greater Sacramento area. ]
Dermatology - Mary Dobry - Practice in San Diego, California.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the DermatologyChannel your
source for physician monitored dermatology information. Acne, dermatitis,
psoriasis, and other issues are all covered., This is the website for Mary M. Dobry, M.D., the dermatology practice of Mary M. Dobry, M.D. in La Jolla, CA. ]
Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center - Based in Palm Springs, California.
Dermatology Specialists, Inc. - General information about the procedure, including a few pictures of actual patients. Multiple locations in southern California.
Meta Description: [ Dermatology Specialists, Inc. Home Page for information on cosmetic and medical dermatology procedures in San Diego. Including liposculpture, wrinkles, botox, acne, varicose veins, dermatologist, spider veins, hair, hair transplants, skin care, healthy skin and cosmetic surgery ]
DermFX - Walton J.Montegut, M.D cosmetic and surgical practices in Seal Beach and santa Ana, california.
Meta Description: [ We specialize in skin refinement. Botox, Restylane, Radiesse, Captique, Hylaform and sculptra. Laser hair removal, Thermage, Skin Tightening. ]
Dr. Douglas Hamilton, MD - Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine performs laser resurfacing and cosmetic dermatology in Beverly Hills.
Meta Description: [ UCLA Clinical Prof. of Dermatology, Douglas Hamilton, M.D. is a pioneer in Artefill permanent injections for wrinkles. He treated the first patient in the U.S. and was an original FDA investigator for Artefill. He has treated more patients with Artefill than any other M.D. in the U.S. and has... ]
Dr. Gary Lee - Office and services, Irvine.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Lee's practice offers diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of disorders related to skin, nail and hair. He performs skin surgery including Moh's surgery for skin cancer. He also performs Botox and collagen injections, sclerotherapy for leg veins ]
Encino Dermatologist - Dr Gene Rubinstein presents his practice and services. Encino, CA.
Meta Description: [ BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST - Gene Rubinstein, M.D. (818) 505-9300 Studio City, CA Harvard Trained Laser Specialist - Skin Diseases, Acne, Botox, Restylane, Radiesse, PhotoFacial, Laser Hair Removal - Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys G... ]
FotoFacial - Campbell, California based clinic providing information on procedures applied to rejuvenated skin.
Meta Description: [ FotoFacial offers facial skin treatment and rejuvenation for skin damaged through the harmful effects of the sun ]
Fremont Laser - Laser, chemical and other treatments. Staff list, fee schedule, location info. (Fremont, California)
Meta Description: [ Remove unwanted hair permanently with laser technology. Clinic offers schlerotherapy, dermalogen, Brava breast enhancment system, Obaji skin care, Botox. Free consultations convenient appointments. ]
Kathleen M Welsh cosmetic and general dermatology - San Francisco, California practice with information about their various services, a location map and a newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Located at the Bay Area of San Francisco. Board Certified Dermatologist, Kathleen M Welsh MD, provides full range of the highest quality dermatology services including Laser Surgery, Skin Rejuvenation, Wrinkle Fillers, and BRAVA Breast Enhancement. ]
LA Laser Center - Drs Daniel Taheri and Alex Khadavi provide full services at several locations, with practitioner biographies, details of procedures, and appointment information.
Meta Description: [ Our dermatologists offer advanced dermatology laser treatments for cosmetic needs and medical skin conditions including Fraxel and Titan laser, Botox, laser hair removal, and acne treatments. ]
Laser Hair Removal San Jose - Dorothy J. Buckner, M.D presents her facility, cosmetic procedures and patient information pamphlets, San Jose.
Meta Description: [ Relax and enjoy a gentle, effective treatment for lasting hair removal. Remove unwanted facial and body hair. Exceptional results and competitive prices. Call (408) 356-8150. ]
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LaserSheer of California - Offers laser hair removal. Located in Folsom.
Laurie Woll, M.D - Private practice, Montclair, California, USA.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Laurie Woll Dermatologist specializing in skin cancer, acne, chemical peels, collagen, laser hair removal, botox, laser surgery, and MicroDermabration in the Inland Empire, Southern California ]
LeDerma - Dr Glenn Ledesma, M.D offers patient information pamphlets on dermatology, cosmetic as well as laser surgery and presents his dermatologic facilities with 5 locations in Beverly Hills, Covina, Diamond Bar, Orange County and Upland.
Meta Description: [ Premiere Dermatology group of Southern California bringing patients the latest medical advances at 6 locations in Beverly Hills, Covina, Diamond Bar, Garden Grove, Corona and Upland. ]
Lorrie Klein, M.D - Office, services and products, Laguna Niguel.
Meta Description: [ Cosmetic, laser, and surgical dermatology. Specializing in sclerotherapy, Botox, CoolTouch Laser and laser hair removal. ]
Los Altos Dermatology Inc - Dr Siavosh Vossough present his office and services, Bay Area and Los Altos.
Mary Lee Amerian - Offering a full range of cosmetic and aesthetic services as well as skin care products. Santa Monica and Malibu.
Meta Description: [ Dermatologist and skin care specialist offering a full range of cosmetic and aesthetic services as well as skin care products. Locations in Santa Monica and Malibu. ]
Mary M. Dobry, MD - Presents her office and dermatology services, La Jolla.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the DermatologyChannel your
source for physician monitored dermatology information. Acne, dermatitis,
psoriasis, and other issues are all covered., This is the website for Mary M. Dobry, M.D., the dermatology practice of Mary M. Dobry, M.D. in La Jolla, CA. ]
Menkes and Morganroth - About the doctors, their services and products. Online enquiries and booking. (San Francisco, California)
Meta Description: [ Andrew Menkes and Greg S. Morganroth, located in the San Francisco Bay - Silicon Valley area, offer a full range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services including Mohs Micrographic surgery, facial reconstruction, laser surgery, scar revision, laser hair removal, botox, collagen, t... ]
Nissan Pilest, M.D. - Total Dermatology - Overview of services. Located in Irvine.
Meta Description: [ California dermatologist Dr. Nissan Pilest offers skin care treatments in Irvine. He also offers acne scar treatments and skin resurfacing using the new Fraxel laser. ]
North Valley Dermatology Center - Provides Northern California with professional service in the fields of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Meta Description: [ Providing dermatologic treatment for Rosacea, varicose veins, abrasion, cancer, and many more. Our mission is to provide superior, compassionate, and timely dermatologic care to the people of this community. ]
Pacificoceanlaser - Laser tretament center presenting their service, Brentwood.
Peninsula Dermatology - Provides highlights on treatments and services at Burlingame, California clinic that offers procedures for revitalization of the skin.
Meta Description: [ Peninsula Dermatology provides procedures for revitalization of the skin including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, botox, collagen treatments, softform implants, laser resurfacing, and laser hair removal. At Peninsula Dermatology, our professional staff specializes in the evaluation and treat... ]
Physician's Skin Solutions - Specializes in making patients look and feel more youthful by the use of collagen replacement therapy, laser hair removal treatments, micro-dermabrasion and skin rejuvenation peels. Located in Morgan Hill.
Meta Description: [ Physician’s Skin Solutions offers medically supervised treatments including Botox®,Collagen Replacement Therapy, Micro-Dermabrasion, Laser Hair Removal, Body Toning, Cellulite Treatment and high performance Skin Rejuvenation Peels that are proven to be as gentle as they are effective. ]
Redding Dermatology - Providing modern dermatological care to residents of Northern California.
Meta Description: [ At Redding Dermatology we believe that information on skin conditions and treatments is a
vital part of providing the highest quality dermatological care in Northern California. ]
Saddleback Dermatology Associates - Ira Bell, M.D, Karen G Benik, MD, Kim Tang, MD practice and services, Lake forest.
Schick Vein Clinic Centers of Orange County - Treats spider veins and varicose veins non-surgically through sclerotherapy. Before and after pictures are shown. Based in California.
Meta Description: [ Specializes exclusively in the non-surgical treatment of varicose and spider veins of the legs, hands, chest and face. Two Locations, 30200 Suite D Rancho Viejo Rd. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 & 351 Hospital Rd. Suite 601 Newport Beach, CA 92663 ]
Silverberg Surgical and Medical Group - Dr Nacny L. Silverberg, M.D and Susan W. Cox, M.D, present their office and services, Newport Beach.
SkinCrafters - Aesthetic medical center located in West Covina, California.
Meta Description: [ SkinCrafters a complete aesthetic medical center. ]
South Valley Vein Center - Gregery Williams, M.D, specialized in phlebology presents his office and services as well as information on varicose and spider veins, Bakersfield.
Stuart H. Kaplan, MD - Discusses services performed from California based office. Including laser surgery, tattoo removal, chemical peels, botox, collagen, dermalogen, leg vein therapy, propecia, and skin cancer treatment.
Meta Description: [ Dermatologist dermatology laser surgery tattoo removal chemical peels
botox collagen dermalogen leg vein therapy propecia skin cancer treatment ]
The Advanced Laser and Anti-Aging Medical Center - Information about this laser facility, and a full-service dermatology practice devoted to the health and beauty of the skin. Located in Pasadena.
The Kest Clinic - Dr Ezra Kest presents her practice and cosmetic services, Beverly Hills.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Ezra Kest of The Kest Clinic specializes in cosmetic and traditional dermatology. Botox specialist. American Board of Dermatology and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. ]
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