Mayfield Heights, OH – August 3, 2021 – For most teenagers and young adults, acne can be a frustrating part of daily life. Often the butt of jokes and teasing among friends, the common skin condition can prompt emotional pain as well. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects more than 50 million…
Dermatologists everywhere can agree that using sunscreen is a must. However, recently there has been some misguided information that can be downright confusing to the rest of us. Here to answer some must-know questions about sunscreen is Dr. Alexa Stecker. There has been a lot of controversy around sunscreen lately. Can you explain what the…
As kids, we learn skin care habits best from the people we spend the most time watching: our parents, grandparents, and guardians. That means practicing great skincare can be handed down from generation to generation. Let’s chat with Marlise Fletter, Nurse Practitioner at Apex Skin in Solon, to understand all about how to treat your…
Skin cancer impacts 1 in 5 Americans. While regular skin checks and early detection are crucial for preventing fatality, we understand that we can’t always catch skin cancer before it happens. When that happens, swift detection and removal are important for managing it. Here to help us understand what goes into the process of skin…
CoolSculpting, much like many other procedures, can be a little confusing. What does it do exactly, how does it work, and is it right for you? We asked you what you want to know about CoolSculpting, and Jess Larkin, Aesthetic Nurse and CoolSculpting specialist in our Westlake office, has your answers! How does CoolSculpting work?…
There are a ton of different skin conditions we may be faced with when it comes to our kids. Some ailments come up that we just don’t recognize, or worse, we mistake them for something we can treat at home by ourselves when a dermatologist is truly needed. A common skin condition that is often…
When it comes to our skincare routine, we can often fall victim to just using whatever it is we started with, but not taking the time to understand if what we’re putting on our faces every day is actually making a difference or improving its appearance. So many of us grab a skincare product from the…
When it comes to any cancer treatment, you want to know you’re in good hands. For skin cancer, something that affects 1 in 5 Americans, early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing fatality. And while preventing skin cancer by protecting your skin and maintaining beneficial habits is your first line of defense, you can’t…
With more and more people having access to take the COVID-19 vaccine, we’re seeing the true impact of both its effectiveness and certain side effects. Let’s take a deeper look at how this vaccine can relate to those who have received fillers in the past. Dermal Filler Reactions with the COVID-19 Vaccine The FDA reported…
Your skin is your protection. It’s the very first line of defense for anything you come into contact with. For this reason, you should be adamant about maintaining its health. Here to teach us five of the main reasons you should never neglect your skin’s health is Jackie Hollcraft, PA-C at our newest location in…