Summer’s Over, Skin Protection and Monitoring Shouldn’t Be, Skin Cancer Awareness is a Year Round Activity. Skin cancer is on the rise. In fact, there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. Skin cancer is a year round concern and the end of summer doesn’t mean skin protection and monitoring should end. […] Read More >

Halloween might be scary, but your fall skincare routine doesn’t have to be Fall skincare tips for taking the scare out of skincare It’s October and fall is in full swing, temperatures have dropped and you just might see a few ghosts and goblins wandering around your neighborhood. These Halloween creatures might be scary, but your fall skincare routine doesn’t […] Read More >

Your Holiday Skin Health Survival Guide The holiday season has arrived. So have the parties, shopping, family gatherings and the office cookie exchange. It’s a wonderful time of year, but the stress, rich foods and long days can take their toll on your skin. With a little help from the experts at Forefront Dermatology and their Holiday Skin Health Survival […] Read More >

Your Winter Skin Health Tips Winter has come early! December 21st marks the first official day of winter, but this year many parts of the United States have already experienced cold dry air, freezing temperatures and snow. Heaters and electric blankets are working overtime, and your skin is paying the price. To keep you looking and feeling your best, the […] Read More >

Living with psoriasis can feel very challenging at times and one thing that helps is to talk about it. Since our own Forefront dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Chambers is an expert in psoriasis treatment, we thought we’d ask her for some insight on some common questions.   Q:  Dr. Chambers, in your opinion, how does psoriasis affect daily life, both day-to-day […] Read More >

“Having a chronic skin condition has affected my life more than I ever would have imagined. Sometimes my eczema makes me feel like I’m on a rollercoaster ride. No two days are alike, which makes it very hard to manage.” says Debbie Byrnes who has struggled with eczema her entire life.   “What I know now is that my skin […] Read More >

This week is National Women’s Health Week. The goal of the week is to empower women to make their health a priority and to help women understand what steps can be taken to start improving their health. Even though our skin is our largest organ, sometimes it’s easy to forget about that fact when it comes to our health routines […] Read More >

Dermatology is usually most associated with your skin, but did you know that dermatologists also diagnose and treat conditions involving your hair and nails? Generally, healthy hair and nails reflect good overall health however sometimes we come across conditions and even diseases that specifically affect these areas alone. Dandruff is common and can be a nuisance but it can also […] Read More >

Currently in the United States, 7.5 million people are living with some form of psoriasis. If you or someone you know has been affected with psoriasis, you know that it is much more than just a rash or a skin condition. Here’s are some facts about living with psoriasis:   Psoriatic disease is an autoimmune disorder that manifests visibly on […] Read More >

Written by Dr. Betsy Wernli   It’s that time of year again when we pack up our backpacks, put on new school clothes and hit new classrooms.  With the excitement of reading, writing, and arithmetic also come lots of potential skin problems.  So what do you do to keep skin health at the top of the class?  Let’s look at […] Read More >