Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care

09/11/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month!

Aging gracefully means staying proactive about your health—inside and out. One key step? A comprehensive skin check! Your skin tells a story, and regular check-ups can catch signs of skin cancer early, ensuring you stay healthy as the years go by.

Take care of your skin today so it can take care of you tomorrow. Book your skin check with us now! Info in the bio!

More info at: https://northborodoctor.com/2024/09/01/celebrate-healthy-aging-month-with-a-skin-check/

09/11/2025

Summer beach days are pretty much done for the season. Be sure to say NO to keeping your tan by using tanning beds!. Say YES to healthy skin! Today we’re debunking a few myths:

❌ Base tans prevent sunburn - FALSE

❌ Tanning beds help with acne - FALSE

❌ Tanning stimulates vitamin D production - FALSE

❌ Tanning beds emit safe UV radiation - FALSE

-Tanning beds emit harmful UVA and UVB rays that pe*****te the skin and damage your cells’ DNA, doubling your risk of skin cancers like melanoma.

-Tanning beds increase your risk of skin cancer and accelerate skin aging. Even one session can raise your risk.

-If you miss the glow, choose a sunless tanning lotion or spray tan.

-Be sure to keep your skin radiant by focusing on hydration, moisturizers and a healthy lifestyle instead.

-Don’t forget to wear a protective layer of sunscreen!

-A tan is not healthy--it’s actually skin damage.

It’s time to have your skin assessed for skin damage and skin cancer. Make your appointment today. Contact info in the bio!

09/10/2025

When it comes to sebaceous cysts or pilar cysts, what is better? Draining the cyst or excising it?

Mikhail Novikov MD shares his expertise on the topic.

🔹 Sebaceous cysts can appear anywhere on the body.
🔹 Pilar cysts are the term for cysts that develop on the scalp.

Both are formed when your skin’s natural oil glands become blocked, leading to an accumulation of creamy discharge. Sometimes they burst or become infected.

Draining a cyst is only a temporary solution. It may be necessary if the cyst is infected and immediate relief is needed, but the sac remains.

Excising the cyst (removing the sac) is the only way to eliminate recurrence for that particular cyst.

Contact our office for your skin assessment today! Info in the bio!

09/08/2025

We hear, “Oh that’s where you are located!” often. You probably have driven past us many times travelling down Route 20. Our Northborough office is easy to access with plenty of parking. New patients are always welcome!

At Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care, our practice is known for timely appointments! For our patients, we aim to schedule appointments within a week. Visit our website or call us to schedule your appointment. Info in the bio!

Your skin deserves the best attention. We provide surgical dermatologic care to safely and quickly diagnose, treat and remove skin cysts, lumps & bumps, lesions, and skin cancer, giving you peace of mind and healthier skin.

After your appointment you can visit our neighbors and .

09/05/2025

What are the top signs that a nursing home’s wound care program is truly working—beyond what’s on paper?

It’s not just about reports or ratings. The real indicators show up in day-to-day care:

✅ Genuine engagement at all staff levels – From CNAs to nurses to leadership, everyone plays a role in healing. When all staff see wound care as part of overall patient well-being, outcomes improve.

✅ Consistent adherence to wound care protocols – Just as medication administration is carefully managed, wound care must follow evidence-based steps every time.

✅ Collaboration with outside specialists – Facilities that bring in consultants, primary care providers, or wound care specialists demonstrate a commitment to doing what’s best for their patients.

When these pieces come together, wounds heal faster, complications are prevented, and patients thrive.

09/05/2025

Mikhail Novikov MD talks sebaceous cysts today.

Sebaceous cysts are common skin growths, but even physicians sometimes find them difficult to distinguish from benign fatty tumors of the skin, called lipomas. One clear sign: if you notice a creamy discharge from the bump, it’s definitely a sebaceous cyst. Lipomas, on the other hand, typically do not produce discharge.

Most small sebaceous cysts don’t cause problems and can be safely monitored. However, when they grow larger, they may press on nearby nerves or underlying structures, leading to discomfort. They can also be accidentally bumped, which increases the risk of infection if bacteria get under the skin.

If a cyst becomes painful, enlarges, or shows signs of infection, it’s important to have it assessed by a skin specialist. Proper evaluation ensures the right diagnosis and treatment plan—whether that means drainage, excision, or monitoring.

09/04/2025

Our September newsletter is here! If there is a topic you would like to see covered, please comment below.

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09/04/2025

Gordon Ramsay recently had basal cell carcinoma (BCC) removed from the side of his face near his jawline. His public message is to keep using sunscreen. This is one of many celebs that have helped to drive awareness of the importance of early detection!

A skin biopsy is the best way to diagnose basal cell carcinoma (BCC). With appropriate treatment, the cure rate for primary BCC is over 95%! Recurrences can happen, so regular follow-ups with a skin specialist are important.

Treatment options include:

🩺 Excision: A surgical procedure often done during a visit.

🩺 Curettage and electrodesiccation

🩺 Cryosurgery: Freezing cancer cells with liquid nitrogen.

🩺 Medicated creams

Stay proactive about your skin health! Make your skin check appointment with us today. Contact info in the bio!

09/04/2025

Menopause brings about many changes in a woman's body, including the skin. Hormonal fluctuations can lead to loss of elasticity and firmness, sagging skin, and wrinkles. To combat these changes, consider professional treatments like our microneedling for improved elasticity. Microneedling is an excellent collagen-boosting treatment to rejuvenate your skin. Learn more about our microneedling service – link in bio! 💉💖

09/02/2025

Wondering about skin tags?

Skin tags, or acrochordons, are benign growths of skin. Anyone can get skin tags, though your chances of getting them increase with age. Those who become pregnant may experience an increase in skin tags throughout pregnancy, though they may resolve on their own postpartum. You may also be genetically predisposed to having them, as they can run in families. Usually, they do not require any form of treatment. Although if they become irritated or cause discomfort due to their location, skin tags can be removed with treatments like Cryotherapy.

Read more: https://northborodoctor.com/2023/03/27/what-are-skin-tags/

08/27/2025

How can families tell the difference between a nursing facility that treats wounds and one that truly heals wounds.

In our latest video, Mikhail Novikov, MD shares his thoughts:

👉 Talk to other families when you visit a facility. Their experiences say a lot.
👉 Schedule a tour—does it run like a well-oiled machine with everyone involved in patient care?
👉 Look for nurses and CNAs who are genuinely engaged in wound care, not just checking boxes.
👉 Remember: outcome reports don’t tell the whole story. Quality ratings like Medicare’s matter, but real insights come from asking staff directly—How are wounds doing here? Are you proud of your healing rates?

These questions can reveal far more than a spreadsheet ever will.

08/21/2025

You may have pilar cysts if you have noticed a small, painless lump on your scalp that seems to appear out of nowhere. While these cysts are generally harmless, understanding them can help you make informed decisions about your health.

You may have pilar cysts if you have noticed a small, painless lump on your scalp that seems to appear out of nowhere.