Acne is often thought of as a cosmetic issue, but the reality is that it is both a medical and cosmetic concern. RefinedMD offers a wide range of specialized acne treatments to tackle the root of your specific type of acne while also treating cosmetic...
There are various types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma. RefinedMD urges everyone to schedule annual mole checks, and they also specialize in diagnosing and treating many types of skin cancer. Recent research has shown that those who develop frequent cases of basal cell...
As if dealing with acne breakouts isn’t troubling enough, it can also leave permanent scars. RefinedMD specializes in reducing acne scars, offering both microneedling and laser skin therapy to permanently banish the tell-tale signs of acne past. Like most scars, acne scars are caused by...
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...
Most adults grew up in an era where sunscreen was not nearly as much of a priority as it is today. RefinedMD offers a number of ways to treat sun damage, and it is possible to undo the damage of those lazy days in the...
Some regions around the world are home to more skin cancer diagnoses than others. It is important to know where some of the most dangerous places are in the world for skin cancer—especially for frequent travelers. RefinedMD is committed to sharing knowledge and education to...
Rosacea is a medical condition, but many sufferers are most interested in treating it for cosmetic reasons. RefinedMD specializes in both the medical and aesthetic side of treatments for this stubborn, chronic inflammatory skin condition. The technical term for inflamed blood vessels is vascular rosacea,...
Although often referred to as one of many teenage trials, acne can—and does—happen to anyone of any age. Whether you’re in high school or your golden years, acne can creep up on you. RefinedMD understands that acne is more than facial blemishes. It’s tied to...
At RefinedMD in Los Gatos, we offer both dermatological and aesthetic services—but what’s the difference? Aestheticians specialize in cosmetic treatments for the skin and face, and what they’re qualified to perform depends on the state where they work. RefinedMD is proud to boast some of...
To our valued clients at RefinedMD: There has been some confusion regarding what treatments for acne are covered by insurance and what treatments are considered to be cosmetic in nature. Acne is a specific condition of the skin and is considered a disorder of the pilosebaceous...