You might think you only need to worry about sunscreen in the summer, but the truth is that you need to be just as careful in the winter. In this blog post, we’ll explore why you need to wear sunscreen all year round and how to choose the right sunscreen for your needs. The Dangers …
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Spider veins are a common condition that affects the legs. The main symptom is small red or purple lines that seem to “spider” out from the skin surface. These are often found on the thigh and calf areas, but can also be found behind the knee or ankle. Although they often look like they are …
Hair removal is a process that many people go through on a regular basis. Whether you’re removing hair from your face, legs, armpits or bikini line, there are a number of different methods you can use to get rid of your unwanted hair. Here at Musick Dermatology, we are experts in all things dermatology. As …
Skin cancer is the world’s most commonly occurring cancer, with an estimated 1 in 5 Americans developing skin cancer by 70. It is essential to understand the different factors that increase skin cancer risk and the appropriate preventative measures to help lower your risk. What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer occurs when malignant cells form within the …
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Do you have red patches of scaly skin on areas of your body such as your knees, torso, or elbows? Do they come and then go away? Sounds like psoriasis, a skin condition that affects 3% of U.S. adults. Dr. Musick and our team can help you manage your flareups and symptoms of psoriasis. What …
During our toasty Midwest summers, shorts and skirts are the clothing of choice, not to mention swimsuits. But no one wants to show off their legs when they have little purple and blue squiggly lines coursing about on their skin. Spider veins. Ugh. Now that we’re watching the tulips and daffodils poking through the formerly …
When CoolSculpting first came on the scene most people thought it was too good to be true. After all, how could a person get rid of fat in an area with nothing but cooling. No stitches. No recovery. No hassle. But CoolSculpting is the real deal, removing up to one quarter of the fat cells …
With laser treatments, you’re typically choosing between ablative and non-ablative treatments. Ablative laser treatments remove some skin, forcing the body to build new skin cells to replace the old, damaged skin. Non-ablative treatments push laser energy into the dermis to trigger the production of new collagen and elastic, improving the skin from within. Or the …
After the past 18 months, we all want to cut loose a little more than usual in the social events of this holiday season. After all, we missed out on basically everything last year! But you don’t have to bring your crow’s feet or frown lines to the parties and other get togethers with you. …
At Musick Dermatology, we’re all about helping our patients put their best skin forward, so to speak. That’s as important in Swansea as it is in Capistrano by the Sea. And that’s why we offer a range of both medical dermatology treatments and procedures and aesthetic treatments for our patients because everyone wants great, healthy-looking …
