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Teen Acne, Handled: A Back-to-School Guide for Clearer Skin
New classes, new routines, new school photos — and for a lot of teens, the same old frustration: breakouts. Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting the vast majority of teenagers at some point. But here's what every family should know as...
Psoriasis Awareness Month: Understanding Your Skin, Finding Real Relief
Psoriasis Awareness Month: Understanding Your Skin, Finding Real Relief August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, and at Frontier Dermatology, it's a reminder of why we do what we do. Psoriasis affects nearly 8 million people in the United States — that's millions of...
Hair Loss Awareness Month: Why Early Answers Make All the Difference
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month — and if you've noticed more hair in your brush, a widening part, or a thinning crown, you're far from alone. Hereditary hair loss alone affects an estimated 80 million Americans, men and women alike., men and women alike....
Frontier Dermatology to Bring Expert Skin Care to the Issaquah, WA Community
Newest Pacific Northwest location expands access to medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology with a patient-focused approach. SEATTLE, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Dermatology (the "Company" or "Frontier"), the leading dermatology practice in the Pacific...
Frontier Dermatology to Bring Expert Skin Care to the Portland, OR Community in 2026
Newest PNW location expands access to medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology with a patient-focused approach SEATTLE, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Dermatology (the "Company" or "Frontier"), the leading dermatology practice in the Pacific Northwest, is...
5 Skin Changes You Should Never Ignore
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but when it’s caught early, treatment is often simpler and outcomes are much better. The challenge is knowing which spots on your skin are normal – and which ones need a closer look from a dermatologist in...
Understanding “Ozempic Face”
The rise in popularity of Ozempic, a medication originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, has brought significant weight loss benefits to many individuals. However, one of the unintended side effects of rapid weight loss is the phenomenon known as "Ozempic face."...
Mill Creek’s Frontier Dermatology Is First in Washington to Offer Nonsurgical Treatment for Common Skin Cancer Using Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy
SkinCure Oncology, the world leader in providing a comprehensive model for the delivery of Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT), a nonsurgical treatment with the highest cure rate for common skin cancers, today announced its availability in...
New breakthrough treatment available for nonmelanoma skin cancer
MILL CREEK, Wash. — Every day, more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. It’s the most common form of cancer. While very treatable, most people rely on surgery for a cure. Last year doctors told Cheryl Cayford they’d found a cancerous spot on...
Frontier Dermatology Expands Community Reach with New Office in Sequim, WA Led by Renowned Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Hermes Shantz
Location opening December 7th to feature state-of-the-art Mohs lab PORTLAND, Oregon and SEATTLE, Washington — December 6, 2023 — Frontier Dermatology, the leading authority on medical and cosmetic skin care in the Pacific Northwest, is delighted to announce the grand...
Frontier Dermatology Announces Co-Chief Medical Officer Appointments to Elevate Regional Patient Care
PORTLAND, Ore. and SEATTLE, Wash. -- October 31, 2023 -- Frontier Dermatology (or the “Company”), the Pacific Northwest's top authority on medical and cosmetic skin care, is updating its organizational structure by introducing Co-Chief Medical Officer (“Co-CMO”)...
Frontier Dermatology Introduces New Unified Branding and Improved Online Patient Capabilities
The Pacific Northwest’s Authority on Medical and Cosmetic Skin Care to Bring All Nine of its Legacy Practices Across 35 Locations Under the Frontier Dermatology Banner New Website – www.FrontierDermatology.com – Now Live Portland, OR and Seattle, WA – September 6,...