The idea that sun exposure gets rid of acne is one of the most dangerous and persistent myths. It’s one myth that patients regularly share at Refined MD, and it’s time to put a stop to this old wives’ tale for good. You’ve probably heard...
Many people are hyper-aware of their face and neck giving away their age, but look a little farther down. Refined Dermatology specializes in treating and reversing signs of aging throughout the body, and the hands are always an overlooked giveaway. Everyone ages at slightly difference...
It’s one achievement to apply sunscreen every time you’ll be exposed to UV rays (including if you’re working near a window indoors). However, Refined Dermatology professionals also urge every client to reapply sunscreen every 75 minutes. This is a shorter timeframe than what has been...
If you’re an adult, the chances are slim that your parents diligently slathered you in sunscreen and reapplied it every 75 minutes throughout your childhood and teen years. At Refined Dermatology, there are a variety of treatments available to correct sun damage that occurred as...
Everyone either wants to age gracefully or not at all. It’s no secret that the US is obsessed with staying young, and Refined Dermatology is committed to offering only the best, most effective and natural-looking solutions to looking and feeling your best. Premature aging due...
Photographer Pierre-Louis Ferrer recently took UV portraits of 20 people to expose just how damaging the sun can really be. At Refined Dermatology, the reality of sun damage is nothing new. Still, Ferrer’s series “RAW” has helped many people realize just how much damage their...
When you need a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and more, should you trust a MediSpa or dermatologist? The answer is both—and that’s exactly what Refined Dermatology offers. We specialize in a wide range of MediSpa treatments and have the latest, most effective tools...
The older you get, the more brown spots and age spots pop up on your skin. Refined Dermatology has a number of treatments available to take care of those spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. A lot of people want to know why sun damage doesn’t...
You are savvy when it comes to sunscreen protection, but what about sunscreen penetration? According to a recent report in an American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists journal, the latest research suggests that heat and reapplication play a big role in how effective sunscreens are. Specifically,...
Researchers at the University of Sydney found that wearing sunscreen can reduce the risk of melanoma by 40 percent in young people. The study included Australians ages 18 – 40 who regularly wore sunscreen as a child. This group was compared to others who did...