Skin Care for Teens-Things You and Your Teen Should Know

Sarah Gutierrez

Of all the changes your teenager might be experiencing, the changes to their skin can be front and center simply because they “face” the world every day with it. As a parent, you want to help them navigate through these changes as easily as possible. We asked a dermatology provider from Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute,

Dr. J. Hibler, Board-Certified Dermatologist Answers Our Questions on Sun Safety for Kids

J Hibler

It is the time of year when the weather is turning a little warmer, nature is blooming once again, our children are spending more time outside playing, taking advantage of sports, and perhaps starting to plan the next vacation with the family. As always, we want to make sure that our children are safe and

Keeping Your Skin Healthy with TATTOOS

Elizabeth Cassinelli

Tattoos have been around since the Neolithic times and have been used by different cultures for different purposes. The earliest evidence of tattoos was found on the famous 5,000-year-old “Iceman,” who had 61 different tattoos. Tattoos also have been found on Egyptian mummies, the mummified remains of pre-Incan Chibayan farmer bodies, and the Greeks and

TRANSITION YOUR SKIN CARE FROM SUMMER TO FALL – The Skin Institute at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute October Specials in the Greater Reno-Tahoe Area

Transitioning our skin from summer to fall is essential for its health. The Skin Institute at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute October 2023 specials are geared toward helping you keep your skin rejuvenated, hydrated, and glowing. Purchase any HydraFacial™ Treatment and receive a complimentary Lip Perk ($50 value). DiamondGlow® Treatment plus SkinMedica® TNS® Advanced+ Pro-Infusion

A Dermatology Guide to Lasers: Why They Are So Great for Your Skin

By Nichole Munk, Cosmetic Laser Specialist Cosmetic lasers have become such a great tool in the Dermatology field. What makes them so great? If you have a skin care concern, there might be a laser out there that can help. Granted, lasers can’t solve every issue, but they can now treat different skin types while

Petroleum Jelly – Miracle Worker or Villain. A Dermatologist Weighs in On Its Benefits and Potential Downsides

By Michael Zumwalt, M.D. Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, Board-Certified Dermatologist For a product that has been around since 1859, petroleum jelly has certainly become entrenched in our culture. I’m sure most of us grew up with a jar in the medicine cabinet, and many of us still have one in our homes. It is a multi-purpose

Raising Skin Cancer Awareness in Reno with Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist Whitney Hovenic, M.D.

Dr Whitney Hovenic

Every May, Board-Certified Dermatologists and Dermatology Advanced Practitioners spend extra time raising awareness about skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. It is a time to educate and inform our community about all things related to skin cancer. Melanoma Monday is also recognized during May and falls on the first Monday of

Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist, Whitney Hovenic Discusses the Importance of Skin Cancer Awareness on KOLO News Now

At Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute we are dedicated to raising awareness about skin cancer daily, not just with our patients but with our community. Our Medical Providers participate in local community events and organizations, including organizations such as the Nevada Cancer Coalition, to ensure that we spread awareness about America’s most common cancer. And