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...
There are a lot of myths when it comes to acne, from the idea that eating chocolate causes acne (not true) to not washing your face diligently causes it (only somewhat true). RefinedMD specializes in treating a variety of skin ailments, and acne is the...
As spring approaches, everyone is putting away their cardigans in favor of tank tops, sleeveless shirts, shorts, and skirts. It is also the perfect season to schedule your annual mole check at RefinedMD. Although skin cancer has a strong genetic component, it’s also largely environmental....
The skin is the largest organ of the body and can be prone to a number of frustrating conditions. From lesions to skin tags and brown spots, RefinedMD offers customized solutions. Although these relatively common conditions can be embarrassing, they are not necessarily “just” cosmetic...
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that revs up skin cell life cycles, causing cells to “pile” on the skin’s superficial layer. It’s one of the most common conditions we treat at RefinedMD. These extra cells create red, itchy, and patchy areas. Severe cases of...