Pimple popping can backfire Before you pop that pimple consider finding an alternative treatment. Squeezing pimples and other acne blemishes may seem so simple, but a lot can go wrong. Permanent acne scars More-noticeable acne More-painful acne An infection These unwanted side effects are possible when you pop pimples at home. If you push some […]
My face looks 50 but my hands look 65: Will hand rejuvenation work for me?
“My face looks 50 but my hands look 65.” We hear this statement a lot from our patients we help to meet their aesthetic goals. With so much anti-aging focus concentrated on the face, the hands can become an afterthought and are often a dead giveaway for a patient’s age. One patient explained to us that she had […]
Sunless Tanner Tips
Avoid the dreaded “fake tan” look by following these sunless tanner tips that will help you get even coverage and longer-lasting results. Use the right self-tanner. Doctor’s Approach Naturals Sunless Tanning Lotion includes Vitamin E, Shea Butter and natural oils. It goes on evenly, absorbs quickly, is non-staining and gives results in as little as 4 hours. […]
How to manage Summer “bacne”
Summer means sun and fun outside, relaxing by the pool, but for some, it can mean another season of battling bacne. If you have acne on your back, or “bacne” as some people call it, you don’t have to wait for it to clear on its own. Treatment and the right skin care can help you […]
How Often Should I See The Dermatologist?
If you have no concerns about the health of your skin, hair, nails, or the oral cavity, you still need to see a dermatologist regularly as a way of maintaining your current health. Since an estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life, according to the American Academy […]
My Skin Cancer Story - Wendy
Hi, I’m Wendy, Surgical coordinator at Doctor’s Approach Dermatology and I have been diagnosed with skin cancer. I was a sun worshiper for years, using all the classic things that I hear so many patients tell me every day, things like baby oil, iodine, sunlamps and of course tanning beds. And who hasn’t heard “A […]
10 Celebrities Who’ve Had Skin Cancer
Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman, star of blockbusters like X-Men and more has had more than 4 basal cell carcinomas removed. Jackman encourages fans on social media to wear sunscreen and have regular check-ups. Ewen McGregor Actor Ewan McGregor revealed to the BBC that he had had a cancerous mole removed […]
What is MelaFind?
How Does it Work? MelaFind is first and only FDA-approved diagnostic tool used during a skin exam or mole check to give your dermatologist more information about an irregular mole. The dermatologist can use this information, along with his or her own clinical expertise, whether or not to take a biopsy (tissue sample). MelaFind uses […]
Introducing Dr. Christopher Messana
Doctor’s Approach is excited to announce Dr. Christopher Messana will be joining the team starting April 24th. Dr. Messana obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and then graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Messana’s path as a physician leader formally began when his medical school peers elected him […]
