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Why Fall Mohs Surgery Makes So Much Sense If you've been told you need Mohs surgery, you may be wondering when to schedule it. Many of our patients find that fall Mohs surgery is the best choice. The weather is cooler, the sun is less intense and schedules often settle down after summer. All of this makes autumn a great time to take care of a skin cancer and give your skin the best chance to heal well. Here's a closer look at why so many people choose to have Mohs surgery onc

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Mannix Consolacion Is Back and Accepting New Patients We have some great news for our patients, and it's the kind of news that makes us happy to share: dermatology nurse practitioner Mannix Consolacion, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, is officially back with the Specialists in Dermatology team. Starting now, he'll be seeing patients Monday through Friday at our main location and our Green Valley office, and he is currently accepting new patients. If you've w

As the temperatures start to drop and the days grow shorter, fall quietly becomes one of the smartest times of year to schedule fall laser treatments and chemical peels. If you have been putting these off because summer schedules were too busy or the sun felt like too much of a risk, autumn is your window. Both treatments work best when skin is protected from intense UV exposure, and fall gives you exactly that: cooler weather, less direct sun, and enough time to heal fully b

Every August and September, our office sees the same pattern. Parents bring in kids with a new rash, a stubborn bump, or a sudden breakout, and almost every time the timing lines up with the first few weeks of school. Back to school skin issues in kids are so common this time of year that we consider it its own little season, right alongside cold and flu season. Between shared gym mats, sweaty helmets, crowded locker rooms, and the general chaos of a new schedule, kids' skin

Finding extra strands on your pillow or in the shower drain is enough to make anyone anxious. The truth is that some hair shedding is completely normal, but for many people it becomes a real source of stress and self consciousness. Knowing the difference between everyday shedding and a condition that calls for a hair loss specialist can save you months of guessing and give you a clear path toward healthier hair. Why We Lose Hair in the First Place On average, people shed betw

If you have been researching options to look refreshed and confident, you have probably run into the same question over and over: Botox vs. fillers, which one actually fits what you are trying to achieve? It is one of the most common questions we hear at ReNew360, and for good reason. Both treatments are quick, minimally invasive, and can deliver noticeable results, but they work in completely different ways and are suited to different concerns. Understanding those difference

If you have been thinking about a chemical peel but feel a little overwhelmed by all the options out there, you are not alone. One of the biggest sources of confusion is chemical peel depth, and choosing the wrong one for your skin type can mean lackluster results or, worse, unnecessary irritation. The good news is that once you understand the basics, picking the right peel becomes a lot less intimidating. At ReNew360, we get asked about chemical peels constantly, and for goo

Why a Fall Skin Reset Matters After Summer If you spent the last few months soaking up pool days, hiking trails, or just running errands under the Arizona sun, your skin has probably been through a lot. A fall skin reset is exactly what it sounds like: a deliberate shift in your skincare routine that helps repair the damage summer left behind and prepares your skin for the cooler, drier months ahead. Even with sunscreen, most of us pick up some degree of UV exposure over the

Understanding the Skin Stress Connection If you have ever broken out the week of a big deadline, or noticed your skin looking dull and irritated during a particularly hard stretch at work, you have already experienced the skin stress connection firsthand. It is not just in your head, and it is not a coincidence. Stress triggers real, measurable changes in your body, and your skin, being the largest organ you have, tends to show the effects before almost anything else does. At

If you only take one skincare habit into the rest of 2026, make it this one: daily SPF. Not "SPF when I remember," not "SPF only at the beach," but daily SPF, every single morning, rain or shine, gym day or desk day. It sounds like a small thing. It is not. Daily SPF is one of the few habits that is backed by decades of research, costs less than your morning coffee, and does double duty: it protects your health and keeps your skin looking like, well, skin, for a lot longer. W

If you have never had a skin cancer screening before, it is normal to feel a little unsure about what to expect. Maybe you picture something invasive or uncomfortable, or maybe you are not even sure why an annual visit matters if nothing looks wrong. The truth is, a skin cancer screening is quick, painless, and one of the most valuable things you can do for your long term health. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it is also one of the most treata

If you've spent any time scrolling skincare content, you've probably noticed that under-eye hollows and dark circles get more attention than almost any other concern on the face. That's not surprising. The skin under our eyes is thin, delicate, and one of the first areas to show fatigue, stress, or age. When people start researching solutions, an under-eye filler treatment usually comes up right away, alongside PRP and a long list of creams that promise to "erase" dark circle

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, the word "surgery" is often the first thing that comes to mind. But surgery isn't the only path forward anymore. SRT for skin cancer, also known as Superficial Radiotherapy, has become one of the most trusted non-surgical treatment options for these common skin cancers, and it's something we're proud to offer right here at Specialists in Dermatology. If you're new to the term, you're not

Understanding Mohs Surgery If your dermatologist has recommended Mohs surgery for a skin cancer diagnosis, you probably have questions, and that's completely normal. Mohs surgery is widely considered the most precise and effective method for treating certain types of skin cancer, and it has one of the highest cure rates of any skin cancer treatment available today. In this post, we'll walk through what Mohs surgery actually involves, why doctors recommend it, what you can exp

If you have spent any time scrolling through skincare videos or wandering the beauty aisle, you have probably noticed that retinol is everywhere. It is in serums, night creams, even body lotions now. But if you have ever asked a dermatologist about it, you may have also heard the word "retinoid" tossed around, along with brand names like tretinoin or Retin A. The retinol vs retinoids question comes up constantly, and the real difference between drugstore retinol and prescript

For years, the aesthetics world was defined by "more." More filler, more volume, more dramatic before and after's. But walk into any medspa consultation in 2026 and you'll hear a very different request: patients want natural results, not a new face. This shift toward subtle, refined enhancements is easily the biggest aesthetic trend of the year, and it's changing how providers approach everything from injectables to skin quality treatments. What "Natural Results" Actually Mea

Walk down the skincare aisle of any beauty store, or scroll through your social media feed for more than five minutes, and you'll run into them: LED masks that make you look like a sci-fi extra, handheld microcurrent wands promising a "facelift in a box," and dermarollers covered in tiny needles. At-home skincare devices have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and it's easy to see why. They promise professional level results without the professional level price t

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have become some of the most talked about tools for weight loss and blood sugar control. If you are considering starting one, you have probably researched the nausea, the appetite changes, and the injection schedule. But there is one appointment many people skip that could make a real difference in how your skin, hair, and nails hold up through the process: a visit to a GLP-1 dermatologist before you begin. It mig

If you're already thinking about anti-aging in your 20s, you're not being vain, you're being smart. It's less about chasing wrinkles that don't exist yet and more about protecting the collagen, elasticity, and even tone you already have. The habits you build now do more for your skin at 40 than almost anything you could do later to fix it. Here's the good news: you don't need a ten-step routine or a drawer full of serums to get real results. A few consistent habits, done well

If your dermatologist has mentioned Mohs surgery after a skin cancer diagnosis, you probably have questions. Mohs micrographic surgery is one of the most effective treatments available for certain types of skin cancer, and understanding how it works can make the process feel a lot less intimidating. What Is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery is a precise, layer-by-layer technique used to remove skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Named after Dr. Frederic