We often separate dermatology into two camps: medical and cosmetic. However, at Refined MD a lot of the time we find that medical skin issues overlap with cosmetic worries. After all, just because acne is a common medical concern (and one that causes scarring and...
Your skin is the largest organ you have, and it sustains a lot of damage day after day—it could use a little TLC. At Refined MD, we specialize in treating every possible weird, strange “skin thing” in San Jose and want to encourage everyone to...
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and the great news is that the American Academy of Dermatology reports it’s on the decline for those under 30. This is largely in part to more widespread knowledge of the risks of sun exposure and routine...
Arizona residents battle the sun year-round, and even one day of forgetting sunscreen or not reapplying it liberally can lead to sun damage. Refined MD offers a variety of treatments to remove and undo sun damage so you can look and feel younger, healthier, and...
Did you know there are over 3,000 skin conditions, and dermatologists treat them all? Refined MD is proud to offer advanced screenings, treatment options, and one of the largest collections of lasers and light technologies in the area. Your dermatologist is in charge of taking...
As the largest organ, you can expect skin to have a number of conditions. There are over 1,000 skin conditions, so figuring out what that spot is should always be left to the professionals. Refined MD offers the most highly qualified providers including medical dermatologists...
Anyone can be diagnosed with skin cancer, but studies show that the combined risk of sun exposure and genetics can dramatically increase the odds of developing this disease. According to a recent report in the American Society of Human Genetics, researchers found that a lifetime...
There are various types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma. Refined Dermatology 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...
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. Refined Dermatology offers a number of ways to treat sun damage, and it is possible to undo the damage of those lazy days in...