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13 Jun Why Medical-Grade Skin Care Reigns Supreme Over Department and Drug Store Products

Posted at 05:00h in "Other" Things

In the ever-expanding world of skincare, the options seem endless. From department store aisles lined with glamorous packaging to drug store shelves boasting budget-friendly selections, consumers are faced with an abundance of choices when it comes to caring for their skin. However, there's a category...

25 May What’s This Spot?

Posted at 05:00h in Skin Cancer / Moles

A suspicious spot or other skin condition is often the catalyst for patients to first visit a dermatologist or skin care expert. RefinedMD offers diagnoses and treatments for a wide variety of skin conditions ranging from moles and lesions to warts, age spots, rashes, and...

24 May What to Do About Springtime and Summer Rosacea Flareups

Posted at 05:00h in Rosacea

Everything is coming up roses when spring is in the air, but for rosacea patients it can be a dreaded season. At RefinedMD, we can help you get your rosacea under control, even in the toughest seasons. Rosacea shows up as facial redness that can...

23 May What is Actinic Keratosis?

Posted at 05:00h in Skin Cancer / Moles

The term “skin cancer” is well-known, and the key to addressing this common form of cancer is early detection and prevention. Before skin cancer, there is often actinic keratosis (AK), also known as solar keratosis or “pre-cancer.” It presents as a crusty growth, often compared...

21 May What Does a Dermatologist Do?

Posted at 05:00h in Medical Conditions

Most of us see our primary care physician and dentist on a regular basis, but the same isn’t always true when it comes to our dermatologist—and this is a big mistake. RefinedMD is your local medical and cosmetic skin care specialty clinic committed to helping...

13 May Summer is Eczema Flareup Season

Posted at 05:00h in Eczema

If you suffer from eczema, everyone else might be stripping down to shorts and tank tops for summer as you worry about flare-ups and people asking you, “What is that?” Don’t worry—at RefinedMD, we have in-office treatments and medical-grade topicals for home to help you...

30 Apr Understanding Vitiligo

Posted at 05:00h in Medical Conditions

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...

25 Apr Yearly Skin Exams

Posted at 05:00h in Medical Conditions

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...

22 Apr The Current State of Skin Cancer

Posted at 05:00h in Skin Cancer / Moles

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...

20 Apr Scar Treatment Options

Posted at 05:00h in "Other" Things

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...