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...

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...

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...

Is the winter season and cold weather causing you to have a dry, itchy, flakey scalp? Seborrheic Dermatitis is a very common chronic inflammatory scalp condition, which also affects the skin. This occurs in infants, adolescents and adults. It can occur off and on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

I have to start with my disclaimer; I’m totally on the organic bandwagon. Given the choice between teeny tiny, tart organic strawberries and juicy oversized, sweet, genetically modified strawberries I choose… hmmm. Okay. Well, I do opt for organic produce, fair trade...