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Following up on our last blog post about the advancements in laser treatment options {link here} for our patients with darker skin, we’re touching on a very important subject surrounded by myths and misinformation: skin cancer among patients of color.

Historically, there have been challenges in treating cosmetic skin issues on patients of color, but there have been significant advancements in medicine and technology, making laser treatments a safe and reliable option for those with darker skin.

Scars, whether they result from injuries, surgeries, or skin conditions, can often have a significant impact on a person’s physical and emotional well-being. Since there are many different types of scars (from acne scars to hypertrophic scars or keloids), treating them is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Every year, the American Contact Dermatitis Society names an allergen of the year to highlight in the hope of bringing awareness and relief to Americans with allergies. 2023’s allergen is: Lanolin.

TikTok is a great resource for a lot of things – cooking tips, fashion and decorating inspiration, travel planning, completely uncertified hot takes – you name it. However, we’ve been seeing a lot of skincare trends popping up across the platform (some from dermatologists, many not) that our patients want to know more about.

Mohs surgery is a life-altering surgery that most people aren’t familiar with until they need it. It is considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment and has been practiced and advanced upon since the 1930s! However, it’s incredibly important to understand this procedure and ensure you’re seeing a true expert should you or someone you love ever need it.

Our in-house licensed estheticians, Rachel and Christina, help patients feel gorgeous in their skin with a wide range of spa services and treatments. They share what drew them to skincare, a few favorite products and even their celebrity skin crush.