Vitiligo is a harmless but incurable skin condition that presents as patches of skin that have lost their pigment. Anyone of any race or ethnicity can have vitiligo, but it becomes more apparent in those with more melanin. Vitiligo is an auto-immune disorder that targets...
A yearly skin exam is the single best thing you can do to take care of the largest organ of your body—your skin. Only a skin care expert has the skills, training, and technology to diagnose skin cancer and other disorders early. RefinedMD is home...
With Skin Cancer Awareness Month just coming up, it’s time to revisit best practices for protecting your skin from cancer. RefinedMD is committed to helping you keep your skin healthy and safe with annual “mole checks” and virtual dermatology appointments. There are various types of...
Most people have at least one scar, and although many are small and easy to hide, others can get in the way of daily activities or lower self-esteem. Scar revision treatments can minimize and even remove scars by blending the scar with nearby tissue—and you...
In the “digital era” there seems to be an app for everything, including catching skin cancer. However, you don’t want to trust anyone but a dermatologist to keep you and your skin healthy. At RefinedMD, we recommend an annual “mole check” so that signs of...
A sunburn is your skin’s immediate response to excessive sun exposure, which can then be followed by an increase in melanin (a “tan”) to decrease damage in case of recurrent sun exposure in the near future. RefinedMD urges patients to avoid any UV damage, whether...
Nobody knows what causes rosacea, but this common skin problem makes itself well known with deeply flushed skin. It is not dangerous or contagious, but the highly visible symptoms can make it an embarrassing condition for men and women of all ages—which is why we...
Warts are a common, harmless skin condition. They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which results in a fast growth or bump on the skin—and it’s treatable at RefinedMD. Children tend to get warts more often than adults, and these unsightly growths are...
You’ve probably heard about common skin conditions like age spots, moles, warts, and rashes, but what about actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis? These are common skin conditions, and treatable at RefinedMD. Actinic keratosis presents as a scaly spot and is most often found on skin...
The majority of people will experience acne at some point in their lives. It’s one of the top reasons clients visit RefinedMD. However, just because a condition is common and affects the majority of the population doesn’t make it “normal.” Acne is a skin condition...