Hidden Spots, Growing Risk: How Tanning Myths and Swimwear Trends Are Changing Melanoma

Melanoma isn’t just a “face and shoulders” problem – it can show up in places you might never think to check or protect, including the buttocks and lower back, as highlighted in Dermatology Times’ feature “Sunscreen’s New Blind Spot: Fashion Trends, Tanning Myths, and the Rise of Gluteal Melanomas.” As swimwear trends shift and tanning

Advancing Patient Care Through Research: Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute’s Jennifer Craddock Featured in Clinical Leader

Clinical Leader, a digital publication focused on clinical trial innovation, research operations, and trends shaping the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, recently featured Jennifer Craddock, M.A., from Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute, in its article, “How Did You End Up In Clinical Research?” The piece highlighted the diverse career paths that led several respected professionals into

Dr. Whitney Hovenic Shares Her No-Fuss Morning and Evening Skincare Routine in Real Simple

At The Skin Institute at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute, we know a great skincare routine doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. In Real Simple’s article, “The Skin Care Mistake Patients Always Make, According to a Dermatologist – and the Drugstore Swaps to Use Instead,” Reno-based Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Hovenic of the

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 Hodges, 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