Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States today, with one in every five people developing skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. If you have skin cancer, understanding your treatment options – and, most importantly, choosing the right option for you – is essential. The experts at The Derm…
You have skin cancer. Hearing these four words can be overwhelming and scary. The skin care experts at The Derm are here to guide you through your skin cancer journey and provide you with the high-quality care and compassion you deserve. It’s important to know that you are not alone. According to the American Association…
Do you have a skin regimen? What’s your usual skin care routine? How do you keep your skin looking so good? Most of us have heard these first two questions before, especially when we visit a dermatologist’s office. And most of us hope to hear the third question, but the truth is that healthy skin…
Summer has arrived, meaning the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are at their strongest. If you spend a lot of time outside working, gardening, exercising, or sunbathing, you need to take extra precautions. But UV rays are even more powerful – and much sneakier – than you think, easily penetrating through clouds and glass windows. Do…
Do you often find strands of hair on your clothing or around your home? It’s common to lose up to 50-100 hairs every day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Any amount larger than that could mean you’re losing more hair than you should be. Fortunately, thinning hair and hair loss tend to happen…
As another cold and windy winter season comes to an end, many of us are currently contending with dry skin. With warmer weather quickly approaching, you probably have questions about how to heal your dry skin – especially before bathing suit season begins. The skin care experts at The Derm are here to answer all…
There’s no question that mental health issues – stress, depression, anxiety, and the like – can take a significant toll on your physical health. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it makes sense that mental health can impact your skin health as well. Think about it: simply feeling embarrassed or self-conscious can make…
Did you grow up with a tub of Vaseline in your bathroom cabinet? And do you still have one now? Most people would say yes. Petroleum jelly is an easy-to-find, inexpensive product with multiple skin care uses for the entire family, from soothing a baby’s diaper rash to moisturizing dry skin to healing cuts and…
One thing not many people think of when it comes to dermatology is haircare. More specifically, hair loss and hair removal. While hair may seem like something unrelated to skin, and dermatologists are known for skincare specifically, hair grows from the skin. This is why dermatologists are actually experts when it comes to your hair…
Nobody likes hair loss. But as we age, a significant amount of people end up losing their hair, some even by an early age which can wreak havoc on your self-esteem. While some amount of hair loss as we age is completely normal, some of us experience excessive hair loss and want to remedy the…