A big part of what we do here at Apex is helping people to love their own skin. Sometimes that requires tackling medical conditions like acne or psoriasis and helping them get clear, but often it’s simply addressing things that bother them, that they’d like to improve. That’s where our talented aesthetics team comes in. …
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…
Mayfield Heights, OH – August 8, 2022 – Clevelander Joe Jones was just in second grade when he first developed the painful, scaly lesions of plaque psoriasis. Mild in the beginning, the skin condition grew more severe each year, and Joe’s discomfort and self-consciousness skyrocketed. “My hands, scalp, elbows, toes, and knees were the worst.…
Meet Maggie McKernan, PA-C at Apex Dermatology. 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…
Apex Skin Lorain Our Office in Lorain, Ohio Lorain, OH 5940 Oak Point Rd, Lorain, Ohio 44053 Office Phone Number Phone: 440-984-6499 Fax: 234-757-7545 Hours Open Monday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Saturday: Saturdays by appointment only Sunday: Closed Meet the…
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…
Compared to other medical conditions that are not visible to others, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, patients with skin conditions bear their disease for the world to see, so the psychological and social impact of living with a skin illness can be severe and debilitating. Acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and hair loss are…
Have you ever put off a dermatology appointment? You know you should go in for a skin check or for another skin health condition, but since it’s not your favorite thing to do, you stall on scheduling? Getting a full body skin cancer screening can be a daunting task. Patients may feel vulnerable changing into…
From studying new topical creams that show promise in repigmenting vitiligo to biologic agents that revolutionize the way psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are treated, clinical trials explore the efficacy and safety of novel treatments for dermatologic diseases. Trials can even provide patients an option when it seems all other therapies have been exhausted. Dermatologists can…
Many acne patients benefit greatly from prescription medication. Some common oral prescriptions include antibiotics and birth control and can be extremely helpful when treating acne. But these aren’t the only important tools we have to best treat acne. Topical medications, the right skincare regimen, and certain aesthetic treatments can help get you clear quickly and…