Preventing skin cancer is one of Apex Dermatology’s biggest missions. We are passionate about educating people on early skin cancer detection, sun protection, and the importance of taking good care of your body’s largest organ every single day. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than 100,000 cases diagnosed annually. Globally, skin cancer…
Acne always tends to show up at the worst times. Zits appear on your face the morning of your major presentation. They pop up right on your nose the afternoon before a big date. Or your wedding. Or while you’re boarding a plane for your vacation. If you suffer from acne of any severity, you…
The sun is coming up earlier and setting later every day. And when that giant yellow sky orb peeks out from behind the clouds, we can’t help it: we want to be outside to feel the sun! It’s an almost primal urge. And yet, as Northeast Ohio’s premiere dermatology practice, you know what we’re going…
We all do it: we brush our hair, examine our faces in the mirror, check our smile… hoping to look our best. And we all find them: little scars, wrinkles, and spots that make us feel less confident than we want to. It’s natural to want to be confident about how we look. That’s why…
Aging gives us a mixed basket. It gives us more experience, wisdom, knowledge, and character, but it also gives us more wrinkles, hollows, and droops that we’d rather not accumulate. That’s because our bodies slow down their natural collagen production processes as we exit our roaring 20s. Collagen makes up about a third of our body’s protein…
As the days get longer, we spend more and more time in the garden, taking lunch outside, hiking, or heading to the lake for some fun in the sun. And it’s that sun exposure that can be so tricky! It feels good, and our bodies generate vitamin D from it, but overexposure to those UV…
Buds and blooms are popping out on trees across Northeastern Ohio. The precipitation is more wet than frozen most days, and people are opting for spring jackets instead of winter parkas. Pretty soon, people will be baring their arms and legs to bask in the warm spring sun—and that means it’s time to start shifting…
Every day, millions of people struggle to feel comfortable and confident in their own bodies. They tug at their clothes to get them to look better. They’re embarrassed to run into old friends. And they’re tired of not being able to get rid of that last roll of belly fat no matter how many planks…
Have you ever dealt with the itchiness and discomfort of eczema? It’s tough, right? Now, imagine dealing with that as a kid during winter. The cold, dry air makes it worse, making the skin even drier and itchier. Trying to convince a little one not to scratch? Nearly impossible. Plus, our home heating systems aren’t…
The needs of your body and your skin are in a constant state of change. Whether that’s a result of aging, evolving attitudes on beauty, or simply the change in season, it makes finding the right blend of care, products, and treatments that are both effective and safe a struggle we regularly experience. That’s why…