Autoimmune diseases impact about 23.5 million Americans every year. Of those people, about 80% of them are women. That being said, the type of autoimmune disease varies as does the severity of it and its effect on your skin. Here to talk to us today about autoimmune diseases impacting your skin, and also what you…
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There is an endless amount of advice online about how to take care of your skin, with vitamins and additives being a big source of questions and uncertainty. Should you be eating your way to healthy skin, applying topically, or ingesting supplements to help you? Let’s shed some light on what vitamins are actually good…
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Psoriasis affects more than 8 million people and does not have a cure. Biologics and other treatments have been around for many years now and are effective for many patients at reducing symptoms, and for some, completely clearing their skin. However, many still suffer if these medications don’t work for them, or if they don’t…
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About 3.3 million Americans get skin cancer every year—some in multiple places on their body. For many of those people, the first actions they take to protect their skin are after this diagnosis. At that point, it may be too late depending on the stage of their cancer (while it is still always valuable to…
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June is acne awareness month. Acne impacts almost everyone at some time in their life or another. But the truth is that acne is more than just skin deep. Here to answer some common questions about acne are our dedicated providers at our Apex Skin in Concord, OH who offer a 360 degree approach to…
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Meet Maggie McKernan, PA-C at Apex Skin. She launches the newest Apex location in Lorain this May! She’ll be offering patients quick access to expert care for all their skin care needs. Patients in the Lorain area can see her same-day for conditions such as acne, psoriasis, skin cancer and more! What led you to…
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Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it by the time they’re 70-years-old. Thankfully, skin cancer is also one of the most treatable (and preventable), provided it’s detected early and cared for properly. Even with all the right preventions in place, skin cancer can still pop up…
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Did your dermatologist prescribe a topical retinoid for your acne? Wondering about the benefits of a retinoid for younger-looking skin? Whether you are using a topical retinoid for the first time, or you’ve been relying on its anti-aging and acne-fighting benefits for years, you may be wondering how to maximize the benefits of a topical…
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