Dr. Ayee Gucaban-Calimag - Dermatologist

23/02/2024

Hello! Please take note of the updated clinic schedule ♡

For online consultations, I am available everyday except Mondays and Fridays. To set an appointment, refer to the three options listed. Please leave a message for any inquiries. 👍🏻

22/07/2023

As a dermatologist, one of my priorities is helping out patients with skin, hair and nail diseases. Nothing is more fulfilling than being able to reach out to patients from all walks of life.

September is my birthday month but as early as next week, I'll be giving free consultations every Thursday, from 1-4pm.

To book an appointment, refer to the photos here♡

*Note that this only applies to the initial consultation, and already seen patients will have to book for a follow-up consultation with the necessary fees. Let's give chance to others 😉

See you!

28/06/2023

Hi there! Please take note of the updated clinic schedule ♡

For online consultations, I am available everyday except Mondays and Fridays. To set an appointment, refer to the three options listed. Please leave a message for any inquiries. 👍🏻

Remember that ✨healthy skin✨ never goes out of style. For concerns of the skin, hair, and nails, seek the expertise of your board-certified dermatologist. See you soon ☺️

27/06/2023

Applying moisturizer within minutes after taking a bath while skin is still damp helps seal the moisture in, making it more effective in hydrating and protecting the skin barrier.

Other things to consider:

✅️ Ingredients in moisturizers matter! Make sure to apply the right moisturizer for your skin type.
❎️ Avoid hot showers. It strips the skin of the oil and moisture, making it dehydrated and prone to irritation.

❗️If your skin is experiencing redness, itching, and/or flaking, seek the expertise of a board-certified dermatologist.

22/06/2023

Know your skin type before jumping into the hype.

✨A certain skincare product that is not working for you or is doing more harm than good might be the wrong one for your skin type.

✨Use the second photo as reference for determining your skin type and what form of product (I did moisturizer as an example) to choose under each one.

If you need further help, consult your board-certified dermatologist today. 💪🏼

17/06/2023

Spots or moles that are changing in appearance and size anywhere on the body must be checked by board-certified dermatologists who are well-trained in distinguishing benign from malignant skin lesions. Set an appointment today. 🙂

29/03/2023

We also accept walk-in patients 🥰

Dermatologist
Dr. Rosary Judielle Gucaban

Clinic Schedule:
Wednesday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

20/03/2023

Hello friends! I am finally back, and it feels so good!

What kept me busy the past year?

I have been under training as a Dermatopathology Fellow of Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center Department of Dermatology, and it has been a year full of learnings and challenges, but I'm proud to say that I made it, with the help of my excellent mentors.

Oh, and I also got married to the love of my life.

04/01/2022

THE SKIN STYLIST IS TAKING A BREAK!

Hello dears! I will be taking on a new venture and it will be quite challenging, that is why there will be no online and face-to-face consultations for this year. For my previous patients, please message me directly. Rest assured that your concerns will still be taken cared of. :)

Don’t worry, I will be back real soon. :*

31/12/2021

ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇɴᴇꜰɪᴛꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴠɪᴛᴀᴍɪɴ ᴄ ᴛᴏ ʏᴏᴜʀ ꜱᴋɪɴ?

1. It is a powerful antioxidant- it neutralizes oxidative stress caused by environmental factors like UV radiation, pollution, and smoking. It also is a great adjunct to sunscreen.

2. It boosts collagen- vitamin C serves as a co-factor to prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase, which are enzymes that stabilize collagen fibers. Not only that but it also reduces collagen degradation by increasing the activity of the tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (which degrades and reduces collagen production). Bye bye, fine wrinkles ;)

3. It improves pigmentation- vitamin C inhibits the action of tyrosinase which is an enzyme in charge of converting tyrosine to melanin, thus reducing pigmentation. Au revoir, dark spots!

4. It decreases inflammation- vitamin C inhibits NFkB which activates pro-inflammatory cytokines. It promotes wound healing as well.

Give your skin some loving this holiday season and ask your derm the best vitamin C formulation for your skin. Not all Vitamin C products are created equal and some are more irritating than others, especially for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

Make Vitamin C your next main squeeze ;)

13/12/2021

Hi everyone! I apologize for the delayed responses to your queries. I will be responding to your messages starting tomorrow 😊☀️🏝

21/11/2021

Just a reminder that we board-certified dermatologists are here for your skin, hair, and nail issues. ♡ Not only do we recommend skin care routines, cosmeceuticals, and other products best for your skin type, but we can also diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases like eczema, skin cancer, and skin infections. Dermatology is more than skin deep. Getting treated and seeing improvement result in a better quality of life for our patients.

Please do message me for consultation requests and other queries 💜







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02/11/2021

𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍?

Maybe it's because the products you are using are not tailored to your skin type.

Here is a quick fix to knowing what your skin type is, plus the best moisturizer suited for you. :)

For DRY skin type - Use creams
For OILY skin type - Use lightweight gels and lotions
For SENSITIVE skin type - Use fragrance-free moisturizers with less than 10 ingredients
For COMBINATION skin type - Combine moisturizers compatible with oily and dry skin types. Apply the thicker one over the dry areas and the lightweight formulations over the oily areas.
For NORMAL skin type - the skin care world is your oyster, go ahead and use any type of moisturizer; be careful still, and always read the label!

01/11/2021

October 29, 2021 was World Psoriasis Day, and I was lucky enough to have been invited as guest dermatologist to Net25's Kada Umaga where I shared some information about psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory, and immune-mediated disease. My aim was to spread awareness that it is not contagious, and the symptoms can be controlled and properly managed. :) Please watch the full clip to learn about this disease.

Thanking the show for the opportunity

13/10/2021

A week ago, I was conferred the title of Diplomate by the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS). ✨

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙃?

According to the PDS website, a dermatologist is a medical doctor who must train for three (3) years at a PDS-approved institution. After the training, he or she must take and pass the board examination given by the PDS, to be able to attain the title 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙-𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙.

Like my other colleagues, I wanted to share this today to get one thing straight: not days or months of training, but years were spent mastering our craft for our patients needing dermatological care. Overall, here's what I had to go through to become the Diplomate I am today.

4 years of pre-med + medical technology board examination + 4 years of medical school + 1 year of postgraduate internship + physician licensure examination + 3 years of residency training + PDS board examination

And this is the reason why you should trust your board-certified dermatologist to address your skin, hair, and nail issues.

I didn't become a Dermatologist overnight. It had been years of studying, overcoming self-doubt and failures, celebrating successes and little wins, and lots of coffee in between. ☕️☕️☕️