What Dry and Oily Skin Actually Need This Season Summer in Ohio is here and between the humidity, the sun exposure, and the constant cycle between outdoor heat and air-conditioned interiors, your skin is working overtime to keep up. If your routine isn’t adjusting with the season, you may be dealing with breakouts, unexpected dryness,…
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that impacts more than 7.5 million Americans. A decade ago, getting a patient 50% clear of a flare was considered a success. But now, Molly Sarkis, MMS, PA-C, of Apex Skin’s Medina location, aims for 90, thanks to how dramatically treatment has advanced. It’s not uncommon for patients to…
Amber Martin tried just about everything to lose weight: Keto, Atkins, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, prescription pills, a personal trainer, and eventually, a gastric sleeve procedure she paid for out of pocket. For nearly 30 years, she did everything right and still couldn’t get where she wanted to be. Today, she’s 140 pounds—down from a…
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have changed lives. Millions of people are experiencing meaningful, sustained weight loss and the health benefits that come with it. At Apex Skin, providers are seeing that firsthand. “Patients are coming in feeling healthier, more confident, and excited about their progress,” says Dana Baker, RN. “The conversations we have around skin are more…
Mark Nolan grew up the way a lot of people did: outdoors, in the sun, without much of a second thought about it. With red hair, freckles and fair skin that was prone to burning and summers spent as a lifeguard, slathered in whatever Coppertone SPF was available, his mom was diligent about sun protection.…
In recognition of Melanoma Monday, Apex Skin expanded access to free skin cancer screening and spot checks across its locations, making it easier for patients to take a proactive approach to their skin health. This annual initiative reflects Apex Skin’s continued commitment to increasing access to care and encouraging early detection through convenient, community-focused screening opportunities. Why Skin…
Most people who sit down for an aesthetic consultation arrive with a real concern they’d like to address, in addition to a quiet worry that fixing it might change the face they’ve lived in their whole life. Here’s the truth: when aesthetic treatments are done well, they’re undetectable. The goal is never to change your…
There’s something about that first real stretch of warm, sunny days in Northeast Ohio that just feels different. After months of grey skies and cold mornings, the sunshine hits and suddenly everyone is outside walking, gardening, heading to the lake, planning weekend trips. And if you’ve managed to escape south for a few days somewhere…
From childhood to your golden years, your skin changes throughout your life. At Apex Skin, Rachel McKernan, MPAS, PA-C, helps families navigate these changes with expert dermatological care. Whether you’re dealing with diaper rash, teenage acne, or age spots, understanding what’s normal at each stage can help you maintain healthy skin for life. What Does…
Laser skin rejuvenation has come a long way from its early days. Today’s facial laser treatments offer powerful results with minimal downtime, addressing everything from sun damage to acne scars. But with so many laser options available, how do you know which one is right for you? Eva Mahoney, PA-C, at Apex Skin in Mayfield…
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