Skin cancer is the leading form of cancer in America. This is bad news. However, there is good news. Skin cancer can be treated. The key to the best-case scenario in terms of prognosis is early detection. When skin cancers are found early, they can often be removed with conservative care, such as Mohs surgery… Read More »
As our days just begin to get longer once again, we may already be looking forward to summer. First, we’ve got to get through a few more months of colder weather. Colder air means dryer air, though, so it is imperative that we discuss how to properly care for the skin. The wintertime changes in… Read More »
Exfoliation is a necessary aspect of caring for your skin at any age, but there is only so much benefit to be gained with scrubs and brushes. These methods work on the very outermost surface but do not offer the deep, thorough exfoliation that truly sheds dead and damaged skin cells. Just as running sandpaper… Read More »
As the long, hot days move farther behind us, we have a lot to look forward to. Fall is often the beginning of what we call sweater weather. We know we’ll spend much of the next several months bundled up, which could lead us to neglect our skin. This is the time to do exactly… Read More »
Hair loss is a common problem that affects a large percentage of men. Women can also notice persistent, diffuse thinning of their hair that allows their scalp to show. Regardless of gender or age, hair loss can be a frustrating problem. Interestingly, research is showing that the key to hair growth may be held by… Read More »
It is not uncommon for spots to appear on the skin as a person ages. These have been called sun spots, age spots, and liver spots. By any name, they are a frustrating problem. For some, spots can present significant concerns due to the potential that they could indicate skin cancer. Fortunately, most discolored patches… Read More »
Skin cancer represents one of the most common cancers seen in America today. The term skin cancer is used to describe the three top varieties that tend to occur. These include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Although melanoma is the rarest of the three, this type of skin cancer is responsible for… Read More »
Summer is here and many people are making up for what they missed last year. If you are heading out to the shore, the pool, or even a backyard barbeque or two, your chances of sustaining sun damage are elevated. Here, we want to circle back to the basics about sun exposure and how to… Read More »
A person’s hair directly contributes to appearance. Therefore, it directly affects the level of self-esteem a person feels on a day to day basis. Men with pattern hair loss may wish to wear hats whenever possible. Women with diffuse or pattern hair loss may feel frustrated and hopeless when it comes to styling. These daily… Read More »
Botox is a leading cosmetic treatment among adults of all ages. This injectable, FDA-approved drug does more than smooth wrinkles like crow’s feet and worry lines. It is also administered to temporarily stop excessive sweating and raise drooping eyebrows to restore symmetry and openness at the top of the face. Getting Botox is so common… Read More »
