Tips for Healthy Skin

Tips for Healthy Skin The skin is the body’s largest organ and accounts for roughly 18% of an adult’s weight. It serves as a protective outer layer that keeps in moisture and keeps out invasive organism (like infections). It protects our organs against injury. It also helps regulate the body’s temperature and has self-healing capabilities.…

Sun Safety

Sun Safety Because of the ultraviolet radiation it emits, the sun is inherently dangerous to human skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology stipulates that there is no safe way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s natural response to damage from the sun. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency proclaims that everybody, regardless of race…

Anatomy of the Skin

Skin Anatomy Skin. It is the largest organ on the human body. It creates a protective layer against heat, light, the environment, injury and infection. It helps regulate the body’s temperature; stores water, fat and Vitamin D; prevents entry of bacteria; and acts as a sensory organ. On average, an adult has between 18 and…

What is a Dermatologist?

What is a Dermatologist? A dermatologist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists are certified by the American Board of Dermatology after extensive education and medical residency. They treat everything from minor skin rashes, like hives, to chronic skin diseases, such as eczema or psoriasis. Dermatologists are good…

What is CoolSculpting?

What is CoolSculpting? Do you have love handles or other fat deposits that just haven’t budged no matter how much you’ve exercised? Non-surgical CoolSculpting treatment can finally help you get rid of that excess fat. Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga and Dr. Brian Moore, your Cleveland, OH dermatologists, explain how you can benefit from CoolSculpting treatment. What…

Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer

Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer Blog Home Dermatology Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer By Apex Skin Surgery Center December 08, 2016 Category: Dermatology Tags: skin protection   skin cancer Learn how to protect yourself from your Cleveland area dermatologist. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Each year…

Tackling the Teenage Nightmare: Basics about Acne

Tackling the Teenage Nightmare: Basics about Acne Blog Home Uncategorized Tackling the Teenage Nightmare: Basics about Acne By contactus@apexskin.com February 27, 2017 Category: Uncategorized Tags: Untagged   You wake up in the morning and there it is: a huge zit in the middle of your face. It seems like no amount of concealer can cover…

Make Your Acne Scars a Thing of the Past

Acne scars can make you feel self-conscious about the way you look long after you’ve conquered acne. Fortunately, dermatologists offer a variety of treatments that will eliminate the scars or make them less noticeable. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, M.D.; Tracy Ringo, D.O.; Brian Moore, M.D.; and Amy Polster, M.D.; your Cleveland dermatologists, share information about six treatment…