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Oct

BE AWARE OF THE SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER AND TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES

As we head towards summer, and continue to observe Melanoma Month, it is a great time to look at your skin for signs of skin cancer.I recommend heading to a bathroom with good light and a large bathroom mirror. Get undressed down to your birthday suit and use a hand mirror to h...

Oct

SLOWING THE AGING PROCESS WITH RETINOL

Decades of research suggest that the use of retinol can slow the aging process. Applying retinol to the skin will help with fine lines, textural irregularities, and also help to fade brown spots on the skin. Those people who use retinol for many years indeed have smoother, tight...

Oct

How APDerm is Keeping You SAFE as we Expand Access to Dermatologic Care

At APDerm, we care deeply about our patients and staff, so during the Covid-19 crisis we’ve kept their safety and wellbeing at the forefront of all our decisions. We closed our offices a week or more prior to any state mandated closures, and have continued to meet and exceed l...

Oct

I AM WORRIED I HAVE A MELANOMA. HOW DO I GET IT CHECKED AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Melanoma is a scary word to hear. Most people know that melanoma can be a deadly skin cancer and often know someone close to them who has had melanoma. Many of my patients ask what they should be looking for to make sure a brown spot is not a melanoma. In this post, I will discu...

Oct

You CAN Love What you See in the Mirror

As we age, things change. Our face changes, our bodies alter, and we recognize that we can’t do the things we use to do because of aching joints. The features on our face are the most visible, and therefore we reminded daily of these changes. Often the areas on the face most a...

Oct

Teledermatology and Insurance Coverage – Frequently Asked Questions

As a result of the recent COVID-19 crisis, most insurance companies are now covering the cost of telehealth or teledermatology. APDerm and its dermatology centers implemented teledermatology after making the decision to close our practices to protect the safety and well being of...

Oct

APDerm® Provides Teledermatology and Urgent Care Services During COVID-19 to Ensure Patient and Staff Safety

To help ensure patient and staff safety, APDerm®, the largest physician-led dermatology practice in New England, is offering virtual visits to patients in lieu of in-office visits. The telehealth services, known as Teledermatology or Telederm, allow for expedited virtual care...

Oct

Self Care During Tough Times

Just a month ago, I found myself in a familiar circular argument with my mom regarding exercise and self-care. “I don't have time to exercise right now,” she said, to which I replied, “you have to find the time.”Now it seems like all we have...

Oct

What is Teledermatology and Why is it Perfect During these Crazy Times?

On Saturday, after a hard day of yard work around the house, you go to take a shower. While drying off, you notice that your elbows still have a rash that occasionally itches. You were unable to take time off work to go to the dermatologist's office. Now, you are wondering...

Oct

How to Rescue Dry, Cracked Hands from Hand Washing

We are all doing the best we can to protect ourselves from coronavirus. The Center for Disease Control suggests that people should scrub their hands for at least 20 seconds to stop the spread of germs effectively. Though frequent hand washing is a reliable way to ward off illnes...

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