Dermatology Blog

Dark Eye Circles
How Can I Improve Dark Eye Circles? Most eye creams are not good enough. One of the most common concerns for...
Influencer Products and Pitfalls
Are Products Promoted on Social Media Any Good? Influencers are NOT experts. At least four times a day, patients ask...
Apolitical
Apolitical Apollo Dermatology is a Judgement Free Zone Patients have undoubtedly noticed that I don’t comment on any...
Say No to Tanning Beds
Say No To Tanning Beds Skin cancer and tanning beds.. the danger is real One of my first questions to a patient is...
Dry Skin – Humidifiers to the Rescue!
Dry Skin - How Humidifiers Can Help The Effects of Winters in Southeast Michigan on Your Skin Southeast Michigan is my...
Dr. Dupati – In-Patient Consults At Troy Beaumont
Consulting on Severe Skin Conditions Working with patients and doctors at Troy Beaumont Hospital in Michigan Patients...
“Why is there sometimes another physician during my visit?”
Apollo Dermatology's Medical Residents Teaching the next generation of great doctors in Michigan Patients who visit...
Specialty Pharmacies – Used by Apollo Dermatology
Why Apollo Dermatology Uses Specialty Pharmacies To save our patients money ! Everyone has experienced the rising...
Radiation Treatment for Localized Skin Cancer in a Dermatology Office
The Dubious Role of Radiation Treatment for Localized Skin Cancer in a Dermatology Office The most common types of...
Do Not Take The Risk of Using an Unqualified Professional for Botox Injections
Board Certified Dermatologist = Safety and Great Results We fix the $8/Unit Botox As many of you have likely already...
You Pay So Much For Insurance…You Deserve to see a Board-Certified Physician Dermatologist
You Deserve a Great Dermatologist Healthcare costs continue to rise for individuals and families despite measures to...
“The Team! The Team! The Team!”
Your Dermatologist's Team is Essential You can be assured that the Apollo Dermatology team is ALWAYS working extremely...
Board Certified Physician Dermatologist – Training Matters
Your Dermatologist's Level of Training Matters Who is treating your skin? Are you being treated by a board-certified...
Consent Forms
Patient Consent Forms for Dermatology Treatments During each patient’s first visit, we have a variety of consent forms...
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha is an academic designation that is bestowed upon those medical students that exhibit exemplary...
You have done a more thorough skin exam than any other dermatologist I’ve been to
At least five times a day, patients tell me that my skin exams are very thorough. At Apollo Dermatology, we take great...
The Pitfalls of Online Acne Treatment Services
Acne Treatments At least 4 times a month, a patient walks into our clinic for acne treatment after being underwhelmed...
Where does the name “Apollo Dermatology” come from?
Apollo Dermatology Countless friends, family members, and patients have wondered why I decided to name my practice...
Millennials and Gen Z: Surveys on the Skin
Millennials and Gen Z - Knowledge of Skin Health As many of you already know, I am a Millennial. Because of my age, I...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): The Most Natural Way to Treat Hair Loss
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments for Hair Loss We are so excited to announce that we will be offering Platelet...
The Trials of Medical School
Non-medical friends and family members frequently ask me what medical school was like. Well….it was hard. Really...
Why A Skin Exam / Skin Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life
I have many patients who schedule appointments for a spot of concern. Most of the time, they just want to be sure that...
Understanding Your Insurance Plan and Dermatology Coverage
Much like purchasing a car, I recommend that patients carefully review their insurance options before choosing one....
Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds – The Truth
Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds Is there a connection between developing skin cancer and tanning beds? Patients often ask...
“Why aren’t you ordering a blood test?”
Recently, a patient was upset that I didn’t order “any blood tests” to determine the cause of his rash. He had done an...
Does your dermatologist use a dermatoscope?
Patients often ask me about the device I have in my hands while doing skin exams. This device is known as a...
The Shortcomings of Telemedicine in Dermatology
During this pandemic, many people have shifted to working from home. Zoom meetings have now become the daily norm. As...
Narrowband UVB Phototherapy: Shine that Light!
The most recent addition to our practice is perhaps one of my most favorite treatment options in all of dermatology!...
When should I start getting Botox?
One of the most common questions I hear in my practice is, “When should I start getting Botox?” Before I answer the...
A Request for My Fellow Physicians
Every morning on the way to work, I enjoy listening to podcasts. One of these podcasts is "The Scope of Practice" by...