Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an annual time of year aimed at raising awareness about skin cancer and educating individuals to take steps to protect their skin. Since skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is of the utmost...

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Celebrating PA-Week!

October 6 through the 12 is PA week. We would like to take a moment to recognize all of the PA’s out there, especially our very own Chelsea, Megan and Sarah!

Hormonal Acne (Part 1)

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had your day ruined by a new pimple that sprouted up over night. If you can’t relate to that feeling, consider yourself lucky! I will never forget waking with a huge pimple on my chin the morning of my wedding. Most people consider acne...

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Skinbetter Science

At Beacon Skin and Surgeries and BE Medi Spa, our absolute goal is to help individuals feel more comfortable and confident in their skin! We recently started carrying one of the most innovative skincare lines, skinbetter science. The advanced chemistry in skinbetter...

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What to expect at an annual full body skin exam

If you have read any of our past blog posts, you know that at Beacon Skin & Surgeries we are passionate about preventing skin cancer. Sun protection is just one piece of the equation to skin cancer prevention. Many of us can relate to being irresponsible when it...

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Beacon’s Favorite Things

Chelsea: Retin-A Micro (brand name of tretinoin) Tretinoin has been used in dermatology for over 50 years and is one of our tried-and-true topicals for acne and anti-aging. Tretinoin increases cell turnover in the skin which helps reduce acne, texture, fine lines, and...

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DRY SKIN TIPS

DRY SKIN TIPS Cold winter weather in Michigan means that your skin is at risk of becoming more sensitive and dry than usual. Dry skin can lead to flaking, rough patches, redness, itching, and pain. Why does dry skin become more common during the winter? The answer is...

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Monkeypox outbreak

Currently, there is a 2022 outbreak of the Monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is a disease caused by an infection of the monkeypox virus, which is a member of the same family of viruses like smallpox. Before the current global outbreak, there were cases reported in central...

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How to Soothe a Sunburn

How to Soothe a Sunburn  First and foremost, prevention of a sunburn is key with the adequate use of sunscreen to protect the skin! However, in the circumstances that an individual gets too much sun exposure without sunscreen or clothing, there is a chance of burning....

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Summer is here!

Summer is finally here, and you’re probably wondering what types of treatments are best in the hot summer months?  We have a list of our favorites that will reveal your summer glow! First and foremost- we can’t love HydraFacial more.  This facial is highly...

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ROSACEA

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is estimated to affect over 16 million Americans. Rosacea can present in various ways but is most commonly associated with flushing and redness of the central face, typically beginning around age 30 years old....

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SKIN CANCER AWARENESS

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed every year. Although skin cancer is very prevalent, it is also easily preventable and curable if detected early! If you know our...

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Acne: Are your habits hurting or helping?

I’ve never met anyone who loved their acne. It’s not fun for anyone: often persistent, causing frustration, and even social anxiety. Acne isn’t just a teenage problem either, it can occur at any age. Unfortunately, many over zealous and well-intentioned in the fight...

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Your roadmap to defying the aging process

Why do some people seem to show the physical signs of aging very slowly, while others age more rapidly? Well, certainly your genetics can play a role, but anyone can mitigate that process and look great at any age. But there are so many recommendations out there, how...

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Why is how you look important?

We all know that true beauty is more than skin deep.  Who you are is a combination of your life experiences, emotional attributes and the choices that you have made. So why does physical beauty seem to matter so much?  And why does our evaluation of beauty seem to center on the attributes of our faces?

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Importance of sunscreen in the winter

Planning for a winter getaway? Wondering if you have to wear sunscreen while you’re hitting the ski slopes during the winter months? This is a question we get all the time from our patients, and the answer is YES! We recommend sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage to...

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