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Apr

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Schedule a Skin Check

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outside, spring is the perfect time to schedule a full-body skin exam. Many people wait until they notice a concerning mole or spot, but annual skin checks are one of the best ways to catch skin cancer early—before it becomes m...

Jul

Summer Sunscreen FAQ: What New Englanders Need to Know This Season

How strong is the sun really in New England in the summer? Stronger than most people assume. UV intensity peaks between 10am and 4pm from late spring through summer, and New England's long daylight hours mean more total exposure time, even on cooler days. A cool ocean breeze can ...

Jul

Sun Damage Treatment Options: What Actually Works

Most people think about sun damage in terms of prevention, sunscreen, hats, and shade. But a lot of the sun damage that shows up on skin happened years or even decades ago, and no amount of sunscreen now will undo it. The good news is that visible sun damage is treatable, with op...

Aug

Phototherapy for Psoriasis: What to Expect and Who It's Right For

For patients whose psoriasis doesn't respond well enough to topical treatment, or who have plaques covering larger areas of the body, phototherapy is often the next step before considering systemic medication. It's one of the oldest treatments for psoriasis, but the technology an...

Aug

Scalp Psoriasis: How to Tell It Apart From Dandruff and When It Affects Hair

Scalp psoriasis is one of the most common places psoriasis shows up, affecting more than half of people with the condition at some point. It's also one of the most frequently misdiagnosed, because at a glance, it can look a lot like stubborn dandruff or a dry scalp. The problem i...

Aug

In Honor of Hair Loss Awareness Month: Your Top Questions About Female Hair Loss, Answered

August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, and every year it prompts more conversations with our patients about something a lot of women deal with quietly, often for far too long before seeking help. Hair loss in women is common, affecting roughly one in three women at some point, but ...

Aug

In Honor of Hair Loss Awareness Month: Your Top Questions About Male Hair Loss, Answered

Hair Loss Awareness Month gives us a good reason to revisit the questions we hear most often from patients, especially the ones men tend to sit on for years before finally asking. Male hair loss is common enough that a lot of men assume it's simply something to live with, but the...

Sep

Refresh Your Skin for Fall: Laser & Peel Treatments After Summer Sun

After a summer of beach days, boat trips, and hours outside, most people notice their skin looks a little different by September, more sun spots, rougher texture, maybe some new redness across the cheeks. Fall can be a convenient time to consider treating it. Cooler temperatures ...

Sep

Skin Cancer Doesn't Take a Vacation: Why Fall Skin Checks Are Essential

Summer winds down, the beach bag gets put away, and for a lot of people, sun protection quietly goes with it. But skin cancer doesn't work on a seasonal schedule. The UV exposure from a summer of Cape trips, boat days, and backyard barbecues can leave behind cumulative skin damag...

Oct

Fragrance-Free vs. Unscented: The Skincare Mix-Up That Could Be Sabotaging Your Eczema-Prone Skin

If Every Product Suddenly Stings, Start Here October is Eczema Awareness Month, and every year around this time, we see the same pattern in our offices: patients who've been managing their eczema just fine suddenly find that everything — their cleanser, their moisturizer, even pr...

Aug

What Is Psoriasis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Explained

Psoriasis affects an estimated 7. 5 million Americans, but it's still one of the most misunderstood skin conditions we see in practice. Patients often come in unsure whether what they're dealing with is psoriasis, eczema, or just dry skin, and that confusion can delay proper treat...

Jun

Breaking News: The Most Powerful Anti-Aging Product Isn't a Serum

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably been told you need a retinol, a vitamin C serum, a peptide cream, a growth factor serum, a collagen supplement, and approximately 17 other products to keep your skin looking youthful. And while those products absolu...

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