For anyone who has spent years cycling through acne treatments that never quite get the job done, Accutane can feel like a big, intimidating step. There are the side effects, the monitoring requirements, and the commitment. But for the right patient, it can also be the thing that finally works. Delaney Lancry, 23, shares her…
When Tessa Fraicola, FNP, started thinking about her wedding skin prep, she had one clear advantage over most brides: as a nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine at Apex Skin, she knew exactly what she wanted to do and why. But even with that expertise, her biggest takeaway wasn’t about which treatments to book. It…
About two years ago, Melisa Selway got comfortable in her own skin for the first time in her life. But before then, she was desperate to feel like herself again. First, she started by changing some habits. At her peak, she was drinking a 12-pack of Mountain Dew a day and she knew if she…
If you’ve ever dealt with a persistent, itchy rash that just won’t quit, you may have wondered whether eczema is the culprit. It’s one of the most common skin conditions, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. One in ten people will develop atopic dermatitis—the most common form of eczema—at some point in their…
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS, was a well-respected Mohs surgeon and director at a large academic medical center in Cleveland. By most measures, things were going well. But something kept nagging at him. “I got frustrated with patients showing up and saying that they waited months to see me,” he…
If you’ve just received a referral for Mohs surgery, it’s normal to have questions and maybe some anxiety. The word “surgery” carries a lot of weight, and a quick internet search can make things look far more alarming than they actually are for most patients. Dr. Patrick Killian, MD, FAAD, FACMS, a Mohs surgeon at…
What Patients Get Wrong About Tick Bites Tick season in Ohio runs longer than most people realize, and the misconceptions around tick bites can cause more harm than the bites themselves. Katie Novotny, MSN, RN, CNP, of Apex Skin breaks down what you actually need to know about tick bites, from removal to when to…
Dark circles and under-eye bags are among the most common concerns patients bring into the aesthetics clinic and two of the most misunderstood. If more sleep, more water, and expensive eye creams haven’t made a difference, there’s a reason: the right treatment depends on what’s actually causing the issue. Tessa Fraicola, FNP, breaks down the…
Everything to Know About the New FDA-Proposed Sunscreen Ingredient If you’ve been keeping up with skincare news, you may have seen headlines about a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sunscreen ingredient making waves: bemotrizinol. It’s the first new sunscreen ingredient proposed for approval in the U.S., in roughly 25 years, and it’s already generating…
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,…
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