For anyone who has spent years cycling through acne treatments that never quite get the job done, Accutane can feel like a big, intimidating step. There are the side effects, the monitoring requirements, and the commitment. But for the right patient, it can also be the thing that finally works. Delaney Lancry, 23, shares her…
When Tessa Fraicola, FNP, started thinking about her wedding skin prep, she had one clear advantage over most brides: as a nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine at Apex Skin, she knew exactly what she wanted to do and why. But even with that expertise, her biggest takeaway wasn’t about which treatments to book. It…
About two years ago, Melisa Selway got comfortable in her own skin for the first time in her life. But before then, she was desperate to feel like herself again. First, she started by changing some habits. At her peak, she was drinking a 12-pack of Mountain Dew a day and she knew if she…
If you’ve ever dealt with a persistent, itchy rash that just won’t quit, you may have wondered whether eczema is the culprit. It’s one of the most common skin conditions, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. One in ten people will develop atopic dermatitis—the most common form of eczema—at some point in their…
Apex Skin has been named to the prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. In addition to earning a position on the national list, Apex Skin was recognized as the No. 15 fastest-growing company in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The annual Inc. 5000 list is widely regarded as one…
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS, was a well-respected Mohs surgeon and director at a large academic medical center in Cleveland. By most measures, things were going well. But something kept nagging at him. “I got frustrated with patients showing up and saying that they waited months to see me,” he…
If you’ve just received a referral for Mohs surgery, it’s normal to have questions and maybe some anxiety. The word “surgery” carries a lot of weight, and a quick internet search can make things look far more alarming than they actually are for most patients. Dr. Patrick Killian, MD, FAAD, FACMS, a Mohs surgeon at…
Fifteen years after opening its doors, Apex Skin is celebrating a milestone that reflects both the evolution of the practice and the growing demand for high-quality dermatology services throughout Northeast Ohio. Founded in 2011 by board-certified dermatologist and former U.S. Navy flight surgeon Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS, Apex Skin has grown into one of Northeast…
As families spend more time outdoors, Apex Skin is encouraging the community to take precautions against tick bites and pay attention to their skin after potential exposure. A few simple steps for avoiding tick bites, along with knowing what to do if you find one, can help protect your skin health while you enjoy more time outside. Katie Novotny,…
What Patients Get Wrong About Tick Bites Tick season in Ohio runs longer than most people realize, and the misconceptions around tick bites can cause more harm than the bites themselves. Katie Novotny, MSN, RN, CNP, of Apex Skin breaks down what you actually need to know about tick bites, from removal to when to…
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