As the sun-kissed days of summer beckon us outdoors, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of beach trips, outdoor sports, and leisurely picnics. However, amidst the fun and relaxation, it's crucial not to overlook the health of our skin, especially when it...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Moles are a common occurrence on the skin, and most of them are benign. However, these concentrated spots of melanin are also the top sign of potential skin cancer, which is why it’s important to schedule your annual check with RefinedMD today. There are many...
If you’ve been told by a friend or doctor that you have a lesion on your skin, you might start to worry. However, RefinedMD regularly removes these unsightly areas, and there’s no need for panic in most cases. A skin lesion can be any type...
When cells in the skin grow in a tight cluster instead of being evenly distributed throughout an area, what we call a mole occurs. RefinedMD encourages everyone to opt for annual skin screenings because moles are often the first sign of skin cancer. However, most...