Dr. Peter P. Rullan, MD, Dermatologist
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Dr. Peter P. Rullan, MD

Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology

256 Landis Ave 3rd Floor Chula Vista CA, 91910
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Dr. Peter Rullan is a dermatologist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Rullan specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Rullan diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.

Education and Training

Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1979

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

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Dr. Peter P. Rullan, MD's Expert Contributions
  • I have oily skin. Should I get a face gel?

    Yes, I prefer gels or "dry lotions" for oily skin....for example, Elta sunscreen has a "clear" 46 sunblock that is super light. Another company makes 2% Salicylic lotion that's light. DML also has a non-comedogenic lotion. READ MORE

  • My mother has a carbuncle on her back. What is the course of treatment?

    Carbuncles are a large boil full of pus and very inflamed. They are best treated with drainage and usually topical and sometimes oral antibiotics. 80% of the improvement can come from just drainage. Apply heat to help it come to a head, or even apply a drawing salve like an acne mask with sulfur of salicylic. They can resolve spontaneously if they are not large and if you don't make it worse by manipulating it incorrectly. Dermatologists are well-versed in treating carbuncles. Cultures usually show Staph Aureus and even MRSA, especially with larger carbuncles and if very painful. READ MORE

  • Can a severe toe nail infection spread to other parts of the body?

    The nail fungus will not spread w nail avulsion, but if it gets a bacterial infection (cellulitis) as a complication of this avulsion, then you might need to take oral or IV antibiotics to fight it....if the nail plate is really thick and it gives you trouble, then the avulsion has to be considered, but keeping in mind the risk of cellulitis. READ MORE

  • Is sun exposure a normal way to bring relief from Eczema?

    Well, the answer is two sided...if you achieve a "suntan" gradually, without burning, sweating or getting hot, with applying a sunblock and a ceramide moisturizer like Cerave, cetaphil or Eucerin eczema, then the skin's allergic state gets down-regulated and the symptoms get better....and maintain with 2-3 times a week. Just understand and accept the DNA damage to the skin which can result in skin cancers later on. READ MORE

  • Will a vitalize chemical peel result in dry flaky skin for me?

    Vitalize is a superficial peel milder than Jessners. It causes a dry exfoliation for 4-6 days and then the skin will normalize. Using light lotions when the peeling begins will help feel more comfortable. READ MORE

  • Are there any home remedies to treat cracked corners of the mouth?

    Aquaphor ointment or A&D cream READ MORE

  • I have really bad acne scarring- will PRP Facial help get rid of it?

    PRP can help but it's only a small part of treating acne scars. The consultation should identify the types of acne scars each different patient has, and taylor the treatments to those. For example, rolling scars need Subcision and sometimes Microneedling; ice pick scars CROSS, box scars Resurfacing with either ablative lasers, or chemical peels, atrophied scars need fillers and hypertrophic scars need Intralesional medications. PRP is used either with Microneedling or with fillers. Hope this helps. Dr Rullan READ MORE

  • When will my burn go away?

    Hello, We are more than happy to help you with your questions, however would you be able to send a picture of the burn? It is much easier to give an opinion this way. Thanks! READ MORE

  • There's a red blood spot on my chest. What does it mean?

    Hello! Red spots are usually Cherry Angiomas, which are benign vascular "moles" Without seeing it I can not say for certain this is what it is. I hope this helps. READ MORE

  • Does sunscreen prevent me from absorbing vitamin D?

    Yes it does, but not completely. Even surfers in Hawaii get Vit D deficient. We need to take supplements or increase our dietary consumption of oily fish like sardines, mackerel and wild salmon, to achieve normal Vit D levels.. READ MORE

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Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Melanoma
  • Eczema
  • Dermatitis
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Skin Cancer
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Hives (urticaria)
  • Cellulitis
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Dr. Peter P. Rullan, MD's Practice location

256 Landis Ave 3rd Floor -
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Fax: 619-426-4112

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