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Oct

Yearly Skin Exam

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer affects one out of every five Americans. More than three and a half million new cases are diagnosed each year, which is why it's so important that you have an annual skin exam. While your family doctor or g...

Oct

Our brand new office is open in Marlborough!

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC is excited to announce that we are expanding to better service all of your dermatologic needs. Our new location opens today on March 4, 2019.We're confident that patients will enjoy our larger office as well as the expanded parking. O...

Oct

Adult and Pediatric Dermatology adds eight clinicians in 2018

Dermatology is in high demand and too often patients are forced to wait months before they can get an appointment with their dermatologist. Luckily for patients at Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC, eight clinicians were added to their team in 2018. By continuing to add clin...

Oct

The Dangers of Tanning

Jaime Regen Rea went from a self-proclaimed tanning addict to a melanoma patient in just a couple of years. She died just three weeks shy of her 30th birthday.Because her family believes no one should die from a tan, some family members share Jaime's emotional story in th...

Oct

The Art of Beautiful Skin

An article from APDerm's founder, Dr. Samuel GoosBostonian suburbanites desiring to get their skin looking its finest while avoiding big city traffic can turn to the APDerm Center for Cosmetic Services, where comprehensive medical and cosmetic skin care procedures take pl...

Oct

Shedding Light on Acne and Rosacea

In the 1950s x-rays were used to destroy the oil glands that cause acne. Today lasers are being tried to target either oil glands or bacteria that both play a role in acne. This interest in using lasers has been prompted by a rise in antibiotic resistance, side effects of oral a...

Oct

Early Detection with At-Home Skin Checks and the ABCDEs of Melanoma

More than one million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. Catching irregularities early is imperative.Typically, when you discover and remove skin cancer early, it is highly curable. Many put this simple task off because it seems like a nuisance or they don&rsq...

Oct

How to Apply Sunscreen By the American Academy of Dermatology

Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, sunscreen is not as effective if applied incorrectly. Follow these tips from dermatologists when applying sunscreen:Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water...

Oct

Acne: Tips for Managing

You can reduce your acne by following these skin care tips from dermatologists.Wash twice a day and after sweating. Perspiration, especially when wearing a hat or helmet, can make acne worse. So, wash your skin as soon as possible after sweating.Use your fingertips to apply a...

Oct

Spotting Local Skin Cancers

Did you know that local skin cancers are the most common form of human cancer?Each year in the U.S., more than five million skin cancers are diagnosed. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers typically develop in chronically sun-exposed areas. In contrast...

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