Smooth, Radiant & Ready for Summer! April 4th is National Vitamin C Day!

The Skin Institute at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute in Reno and Lake Tahoe is celebrating National Vitamin C Day for Smooth and Radiant Skin. April 4th marks National Vitamin C Day, a perfect reminder of this powerhouse ingredient’s incredible benefits for your skin! While vitamin C is essential for maintaining bones, skin, and blood

Spring into Radiance with our March Cosmetic Specials!

Spring into radiance with our exclusive Cosmetic Dermatology specials designed to rejuvenate and refresh your skin just in time for the new season! If you’re in the Reno-Tahoe area, our experienced Dermatologists have curated a range of treatments tailored to address your unique skin care needs, from revitalizing facials and advanced laser therapies to dermaplaning.

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

Hyaluronic Acid & Salicylic Acid – What are they Good For?

It seems a bit out there to include the words acid and skin care in the same sentence, but certain types of acids are very beneficial for your skin. The types of acids that you will see in skin care products include alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy-acids (BHAs). Both of these are exfoliants, but the difference

The Differences Between Adult and Teen Acne and Treatment Options

Many things come to mind when we think about the experience we may have with acne breakouts, and for some of us feel stronger about it. Acne is a skin condition that can affect anybody at any age. According to the American Academy of Dermatology acne is the most common skin condition in the United