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I diagnose skin cancer for a living. This month — the last day of Skin Cancer Awareness Month — I want to talk about the time I became the patient. 🩺 A little while ago, I noticed a new spot near my eye concerning for a basal cell carcinoma. The kind of spot I’d tell any patient not to ignore. So I took my own advice: I had it biopsied. Even as a board-certified dermatologist who’s seen thousands of these, the wait is humbling. It’s a reminder that none of us are exempt — and that early detection is everything. Here’s how I’m caring for the healing skin, the same way I guide my patients through scrapes, burns, biopsies, and surgical sites: 🔹 Biafine — an FDA-cleared emulsion long used for wounds, ulcers, and radiation dermatitis. It works by recruiting your body’s own wound-healing cells (macrophages) to the area to support faster, healthier healing. 🔹 A growth factor cream like Biocream or a topical exosome like Invo Aesthetics — layered on top to encourage new collagen and improve the eventual appearance of the scar. And once the skin is fully healed, this is where light and laser technology earn their place: 🔹 For redness, IPL (intense pulsed light) or a pulsed-dye laser 🔹 For texture, non-ablative resurfacing like ResurFX or traditional fractional lasers 🔹 Split-scar studies even show an ablative CO2 laser like ECO2 3D Cynosure Lasers can meaningfully soften how a scar looks over time. The takeaway? Check your skin. Wear your sunscreen. And if something new shows up — get it looked at, even if you’re the one who usually does the looking. 💛
Walk and Talk with Dr. Melanie Palm: My Own Skin Cancer Scare ...
Is there a cure for melasma? I get this question more than almost any other and the honest answer might not be what you're hoping to hear.⁠ ⁠ But what we can do with the right approach genuinely surprises most of my patients. There are more tools available than people realize, and the results when everything is layered correctly are significant.⁠ ⁠ I break it all down in this one, including an oral supplement backed by published clinical data that most people have never heard of.⁠ ⁠ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: Is There a Cure for Melasma?
At least half of my patients this week received treatment in an area most people don't think to ask about. It's not the forehead. It's not crow's feet. And the results, including what happens to the cheeks, genuinely surprised a few of them.⁠ If you've been doing neuromodulator treatments for a while, this one is worth knowing about.⁠ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Walk and Talk with Dr. Melanie Palm: Neuromodulators for the Lower Face and Neck.
Rapid weight loss doesn’t just affect the body - the skin changes too. I recently co-authored on it for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. This published article focused on weight loss - whether from GLP-1 agonist prescriptive medications, bariatric surgery, or cancer-related weight changes. It is important to know the velocity of weight loss greatly affects the appearance of our face and body.⁠ Slow, deliberate weight loss paired with adequate protein intake and resistance training allows for muscle preservation and more deliberate fat loss. Rapid weight loss paired with a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition results in indiscrimate tissue loss - bone, muscle, fat, and skin.⁠ Recent evidence has shown the possibility of GLP-1 agonist drugs having an independent effect on dermal white adipose tissue - a metabolically active skin-derived fat.⁠ Here is the great news - GLP-1 use, when dosed slowly, lower dose, and in concert with great dietary and health habits, can actually turn ON anabolic pathways, creating productive changes in tissue.⁠ The reverse is also true, irresponsible, rapid weight loss with these medications can cause catabolic changes - resulting in collagen and elastin loss in the skin, leading to the tell-tale Ozempic face. ⁠ Again, finesse is the key to success and positive facial and body changes with these medications. ⁠ Dr. Melanie Palm, board certified dermatologist and medical director of Art of Skin MD http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: Rapid Weight Loss Affects Your Skin!
Perimenopause affects so much more than people expect, and your skin is one of the first places it shows up.⁠ ⁠ Here are five signs I see in my patients that are often hormonal, not just aging:⁠ ⁠ ✨ Skin becomes drier and more sensitive. As estrogen shifts, the skin loses some of its ability to retain moisture and can become more reactive.⁠ ⁠ 📉 Collagen loss accelerates. This is when changes in firmness, structure, and overall skin quality tend to become more noticeable.⁠ ⁠ 🔍 Pigmentation becomes more visible. Hormonal fluctuations can bring underlying sun damage to the surface.⁠ ⁠ 🌀 Breakouts can return. Changes in hormone balance can trigger acne patterns that feel unfamiliar at this stage.⁠ ⁠ ⏳ Healing slows and skin appears thinner. Cell turnover decreases, the barrier becomes more fragile, and recovery takes longer.⁠ ⁠ None of this is inevitable or untreatable. But it does require a different approach and the earlier we have that conversation, the more we can do.⁠ ⁠ Dr. Melanie Palm, board certified dermatologist and medical director of Art of Skin MD http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: 5 Signs Your Skin is Changing During Perimenopause
The ABCDE rule is something most people have heard of. But the ugly duckling sign is the one I think about just as often, and it's something you can actually use at home.⁠ ⁠ It's the spot that doesn't look like your other moles. The one that's darker, newer, changing, or just off. The one that doesn't belong. That distinction matters more than people realize, and it has saved lives.⁠ ⁠ If something on your skin has been quietly catching your attention, that instinct is worth following up on. ⁠ ⁠ Have you ever had an ugly duckling moment with a spot on your skin? Drop your story in the comments, I'd love to hear it.⁠ Dr. Melanie Palm, board certified dermatologist and medical director of Art of Skin MD http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: How to Detect a Melanoma ... The "Ugly Ducking" Sign and ABCDE Rule.
I've seen my fair share of facelifts, and I have some thoughts that aren't always discussed on social media.⁠ ⁠ Plastic surgery definitely has its place and there are moments where it's the right choice. ⁠ But there are some important things worth knowing before you make any decisions, and I think you deserve the full picture.⁠ ⁠ I know this one is nuanced but here's my honest take. Do you agree or disagree? I would love to hear it. ⬇️ Dr. Melanie Palm, board certified dermatologist and medical director of Art of Skin MD http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: What to Know When Considering a Facelift
Most people don't realize collagen loss is happening until it's been happening for a while. Here are five signs I always look for.⁠ ✨ Makeup setting differently. When collagen starts to decline, the skin loses some of its structure and smoothness. Foundation settles in a way it never used to — and no primer seems to fix it.⁠⁠ 🪞 Skin looking less reflective. That natural glow isn't just about hydration. It's about density. When collagen thins, light hits the skin differently and that lit-from-within quality quietly fades.⁠ 📐 Jawline softening. This one is subtle at first. The definition you used to have starts to feel less crisp — not dramatically, just enough to notice in certain lighting or photos.⁠ ⏱️ Slower recovery after treatments. If your skin is taking longer to bounce back after facials, peels, or injectables than it used to — that's worth paying attention to. It's a sign your skin's repair process is changing.⁠ 🔍 Texture changes before wrinkles. Most people expect lines first. But collagen loss often shows up as a shift in texture long before a wrinkle appears. Roughness, unevenness, a subtle crepe-like quality.⁠ ⁠The good news is that every single one of these is workable. Catching them early just gives us more to work with.⁠ If any of these sound familiar, come in and let's talk. Start with a consultation: info@artofskinmd.com! Dr. Melanie Palm, board certified dermatologist and medical director of Art of Skin MD http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: 5 Signs of Collagen Loss I Look For
If you are doing EMSculpt Neo treatments without doing these three things first, you are leaving results on the table.⁠ These are the exact tips I give my own patients before they come in ... Dr. Melanie Palm, board certified dermatologist and medical director of Art of Skin MD http://www.artofskinmd.com​ "Subscribe To “Dr. Melanie Palm" Channel HERE: / melaniepalm​ Watch a clinic tour of "Art of Skin MD by Dr. Melanie Palm” HERE: • Art of Skin MD Dr... ​ Like "Art of Skin MD by Dr. Melanie Palm on Facebook HERE: / ​ Follow Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD on Instagram HERE: / drmelaniepa. . Read more about “Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD” at her practice website, http://www.artofskinmd.com​ Dr. Melanie Palm is the founding director of Art of Skin MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, and staff physician at Scripps Encinitas Memorial Hospital. Dr. Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon offering a full-spectrum of medical and cosmetic dermatologic care and a frequent media contributor in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine, health and beauty. She specializes in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including injectable fillers, nonsurgical rejuvenation, laser and light technology, skin tightening, nonsurgical fat removal, liposuction, fat transfer, and sclerotherapy.
Dr. Melanie Palm: Tips I give my own patients before EMSCULPT NEO Treatments ...
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