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A Younger Look for the New Year

If a desire to look younger topped your list of New Year’s Day resolutions this year, taking care of your skin should be a priority. To accomplish this task, consider investing in a quality sunscreen. Apply sunscreen before you head outdoors each day. You may also benefit from visiting a dermatologist. An experienced dermatologist can analyze your skin and offer solutions to help you make it look more youthful. For example, this type of medical professional might recommend you undergo a chemical peel or microdermabrasion. On this blog, I hope you will discover the most common techniques dermatologists use to help patients improve the look of their skin. Enjoy!

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Demystifying Dermatology: What You Can Expect From Your First Visit To A Dermatologist

Posted on June 19, 2023

Stepping into the office of a dermatologist for the first time may seem daunting for some, especially if you're unsure about what to expect. Dermatology, often associated with complex medical terms and a wide array of skin conditions, is an integral part of our overall health. Yet, the process and details can often remain a mystery to many. To alleviate this, it's important to unravel the workings of a typical dermatology appointment and help prospective patients approach their first visit with confidence and ease. [Read More]

Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer

Posted on October 26, 2022

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It's different from other organs because you can see it and touch it. However, like other organs, your skin is capable of developing cancer. Skin cancer diagnostic and treatment measures have come a long way over the past few years. However, there are still a lot of misconceptions floating around. Here are a few of them. Myth: People only get skin cancer when they spend time in the sun. [Read More]

What Should You Expect When Getting Laser Hair Removal?

Posted on May 4, 2022

Do you have unwanted hair on your body, and are you sick of shaving these areas all the time? If this sounds like your life, you might want to learn more about laser hair removal. Laser hair removal can be an effective technique that removes hair for much longer than shaving. In fact, it might remove some of your hair permanently. Would you like to learn more? Here is a guide that explains what to expect from laser hair removal. [Read More]

Three Common Signs That A Mole May Be Cancerous

Posted on January 12, 2022

Routine skin cancer checks allow early detection of new or recurrent skin cancers. Most people's concern is that melanomas begin as small, undetectable lesions on the skin's surface. However, routine skin cancer examinations allow dermatologists to detect and treat melanomas timely. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most melanomas are curable when detected and treated during their localized stage (there is no sign that cancerous cells have spread beyond the primary site where they started). [Read More]