Meramec Dermatology

It's officially sunhat season! Summer weather is finally here - which means more time spent outdoors in the sunshine. Wearing sun protective clothing such as a broad-brimmed hat is an important component of staying #sunsafe during the summertime. ... Dr. Kyllo, our fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, is modeling her favorite sun-hat to encourage you all to do the same and wear a hat while outdoors! #sunsafety #sunscreen #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery #mohssurgery #mohs #skincancer #skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth

Intense, unprotected sun exposure can do more than just give you a painful sunburn - it also increases your risk for skin cancer, including #melanoma. Frequent sunburns, especially those deep enough to cause blistering of the skin, particularly increases your risk. Protect your skin from sunburn by wearing (and reapplying) a broad spectrum sunscreen, wearing sun protective clothing such as a wide-brimmed hat, and seeking the shade during peak sunshine (between 10am and 4pm).... #sunsafe #sunsafety #sunburn #sunscreen #skincancer #skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery #skincare #melanomaawareness

Skin cancer can be caught by a skin self exam. If you have a spot on your skin that is changing, bleeding, or painful - please bring it to the attention of your doctor! #boardcertified #dermatologists are experts at performing skin cancer screening exams, but we also rely on patients to bring any changing or new lessons to our attention. Performing a skin self examination in the mirror once per month can help you keep track of the spots on your skin and whether anything is... new or changing. If you have a suspicious spot, call 636-751-0995 to schedule an appointment with one of our board certified dermatologists! #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery #skincancer #skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth #melanoma #melanomaawareness

Skin cancer is more common on areas of the body with frequent sun exposure - the face, ears, neck, and dorsal hands - but can occur anywhere on the body, including the palms and soles and the genitals. Dermatologists are trained to recognize even early forms of skin cancer. A full-body skin examination by a #boardcertified #dermatologist can detect #skincancer at an early stage. Worried about a spot on your skin? Schedule an appointment with one of our dermatologists! Call ...636-751-0995 to schedule. Thanks to @asdsskinmd for the infographic! #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery #skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth #skincancerprevention #melanoma #melanomaawareness

Skin cancer can be deadly! While most skin cancers pose little to no risk of death, melanoma is comparatively more dangerous. If left untreated, melanoma can spread to lymph nodes or other areas of the body. ... Tanning bed use and sunburns increase a person's risk for melanoma. If you have a spot on your skin that is changing, have it checked by a board-certified dermatologist! Thanks to @aadskin1 for the infographic! #skincancer #skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth #melanoma #melanomaawareness #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery

Tired of "angry brows"? Botulinum toxin to the rescue! This patient received #dysport treatment to her glabellar area by Dr. Kyllo, our #boardcertified cosmetic #dermatologist! Results one week later show smoothening of her "11s" and improvement of her angry appearing eyebrows. ... Our office is currently running a #promotion on #botulinumtoxin through this Friday - call 636-751-0995 during business hours this week to take advantage of the promo! #cosmetic #dermatology #botox #beforeandafter #botoxbeforeandafter #dysportbeforeandafter #antiaging #nofilter

Announcing our first ever cosmetic promotion! New Year, New You Throughout the month of January we will be offering a weekly promotion on our #cosmetic services.... This week's promotion features a discount on #botulinumtoxin - buy one area of #botox or #dysport and receive $50 off a second area! To qualify, call 636-751-0995 during business hours between 1/4 and 1/8 and mention our #newyearnewyou botox promotion when scheduling. Appointment must be completed before April 1st Common "areas" for treatment include forehead creases, glabellar frown lines, and crow's feet Dr. Kyllo is a #boardcertified #dermatologist who completed a fellowship in cosmetic #dermatology. She personally performs all cosmetic injectables at our office! #cosmetics #antiaging #skincare #promotion #antiagingskincare #wrinkles

This time of the year is tough on dry skin! Choose a gentle moisturizer to relieve dry or chapped skin. Thicker moisturizers (creams or ointments) are more effective Avoid moisturizers that contain fragrances or dyes... Apply multiple times per day - including immediately after bathing or showering Thanks @aadskin for the infographic! #derm #dermatology #dryskinrelief #dryskin #eczema #eczemarelief #moisturizer #skincare #skincaretips

Cheers to 2021 Happy New Year from our physicians and staff!

Our next #meetourstaffmonday features Chelsea, one of our amazing medical assistants! Chelsea assists our general dermatologists with rooming patients, scribing in the electronic medical record, sending prescriptions, and answering phone calls. She is a great multi-tasker! Chelsea grew up in south St. Louis and currently lives in St. Peters, MO. Prior to joining us, she studied at Anthem College for Surgical Technology and also worked with people with developmental disabiliti...es. In her spare time, Chelsea is quite creative making crafts - fiber arts and macrame! She also spends time hiking, traveling, and exploring places with her dog . #medicalassistant #medicalassistantlife #malife #dermatology #meetourstaff

Our #boardcertified #dermatologists are experts at treating sun damage Our physicians perform full-body skin examinations to screen for skin cancer Skin cancers and pre-cancers can be easily treated in our office using local anesthesia (if needed) ... Our #cosmetic #dermatologist uses laser devices to remove brown spots, red spots, blood vessels, and wrinkles Call 636-751-0995 to schedule an appointment! @asdsskinmd #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery #boardcertifieddermatologist #mohs #mohssurgery #cosmeticdermatology #laser #antiaging #sundamage #sunscreen #skincancer

Our own Dr. Chibnall is giving away FREE skincare products and making recommendations regarding her favorite skincare items for the next 12 days! Check out her instagram page @beccajoy.md for details and how to qualify for the giveaway! #skincare #giveaway #skincaretips #skin #dermatology

Indoor tanning causes premature skin aging and increases your risk for skin cancer There is no such thing as a "healthy base tan" - any tan is a sign of DNA damage to your skin cells Tanning causes premature aging including wrinkles, brown spots, melasma, and photodamage... Tanning beds are classified as carcinogens (cancer causing devices) by the World Health Organization Many countries including Brazil and Australia have banned the use of indoor tanning beds Self tanner and spray tanning are safe ways to get a bronzed look that won't cause skin damage #skincancer #photoaging #photodamage #tanning #banthetan #skincancerprevention #skincancerawareness #dermatology #skincare #antiaging #antiagingskincare #skincaretips Photo cred: @skincancerorg

#meetourstaffmonday continues with Olivia, one of our surgical medical assistants. Olivia assists Dr. Kyllo during Mohs surgeries, performs postoperative bandages, schedules patients for surgery, and answers patient phone calls. Olivia grew up in Arnold, MO. She graduated from Fox high school and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Olivia took a job @meramecderm to gain some hands-on experien...ce in the medical field prior to applying for medical school.We have seen first hand how smart, efficient, and empathic Olivia is, and we are sure she will be an amazing physician! We wish her the best of luck with her application. #medicalassistant #medicalassistantlife #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery #mohssurgery #meetourstaff

Merry Christmas from our physicians and staff!

Despite the colder weather, remember to apply sunscreen! The sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation is present all year round. Daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher helps reduce your risk for sun damage and decreases skin aging.... Thanks @asdsskinmd for the infographic reminder! #skincare #skincaretips #sunscreen #sunsafety #antiaging #antiagingskincare #skincancerprevention #dermatology #dermatologicsurgery

Bothered by facial redness and pesky blood vessels? Our IPL device can zapthem away! Pictured is before and immediately after one treatment of blood vessels / telangiectasias on this patient's cheek Although there is some immediate post-treatment swelling, you can already see visible improvement with decreased blood vessels!... Learn more by scheduling an appointment with our cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kyllo today! #nofilter #beforeandafter #dermatology #cosmetic #cosmeticbeforeandafter #laser #laserbeforeandafter #IPL #IPLbeforeandafter #iplphotofacial #antiaging

Dry skin is a huge problem for many people this time of year! This infographic from @aadskin1 has tips for dry skin relief. Limit time in the bath or shower to 10 minutes or less Use lukewarm rather than hot water Pat dry & immediately moisturize... #dryskin #dryskinrelief #skincare #skincaretips

Wearing #sunscreen every day is important even during the fall and winter. Protect your skin against #photodamage #skincancer and aging by wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher daily. @asdsskinmd #dermatology #antiaging #antiagingskincare #skincancerawareness #skincancerprevention #nationalhealthyskinmonth #yourhealthiestskin

Today we extend a heartfelt thank you to all veterans for their sacrifice and bravery. Thank you & Happy Veterans Day!

Our next #meetourstaffmonday features our histotechnician Joel! Joel works side by side with our Mohs surgeon Dr. Kyllo. He prepares tissue for examination by rapid freezing, precise cutting using a cryostat, and staining and coverslipping slides. His speed, precision, and efficiency are vital to the Mohs micrographic surgery process and he is an essential member of our surgical team! Joel grew up in Effingham, IL and now lives in St. Louis, MO. He received his Bachelor's de...gree from SIUE and has an Associate's degree in Business Administration. In his spare time, Joel enjoys hiking with his dog Turbo, exploring STL and traveling to national parks, playing guitar and attending concerts, watching baseball (Cubs) and hockey (Blues). Joel has been with Meramec Dermatology since our opening day! #meetourstaff #mohs #mohssurgery #histotech #histotechnology #histotechnician

Stressful times make resting lines! Botox can help smoothen out those angry brows and prevent wrinkle formation. Pictured is #beforeandafter #botox to the glabellar area. This is one of the most popular areas for Botox injection. ... Schedule an appointment with our cosmetic #dermatologist Dr. Kyllo to learn about what botulinum toxin can do for you! #botoxbeforeandafter #nofilter #cosmetic #dermatology #cosmeticbeforeandafter #antiaging

Our next #meetourstaffmonday profiles our administrative supervisor, Jessi. Jessi grew up in Foristell, Missouri. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMSL. As our administrative supervisor, Jessi leads our front desk staff team as they schedule appointments, coordinate insurance authorizations, and return phone calls. She is an excellent multitasker! Jessi currently lives in Lake St Louis. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, eating ...brunch, and spending time outside. #meetourstaff #dermatology #smallbusiness #administration #admin