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...
Skin cancer is both the most common type of cancer in the US and it can be the deadliest if not caught in time. A yearly skin exam is the best way to diagnose and treat skin cancer early, and it is a specialty at...
At RefinedMD, we do a lot more than help you tackle under-eye circles and acne (although that’s a big part of the job!). Skin cancer, specifically melanoma, is the most common cancer in the United States. The past thirty years has seen more people diagnosed...
Have you booked your dermatology appointment for the year? Schedule yours at RefinedMD now so you can catch any unusual moles before they get out of hand—and also to manage common summer skin conditions. Acne can really flare up in the warmer months thanks to...
It’s often recommended that you book your annual dermatology appointment either before or after the summer months—but summer can also be a great time to tick this item off your to-do list. At RefinedMD, we understand that there’s a lot of overlap between medical and...
You should see a dermatologist every year—with over 3,000 unique skin conditions, it’s a sure thing that you have at least a few issues that require professional intervention. Oftentimes, aesthetic and medical skin issues overlap. That’s why we have unique divisions at RefinedMD, including skin...