Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says the type of treatment depends on the kind of skin you have. She explains people have some type of genetic contribution to their skin type. She points out the color of our skin, the ability to develop sun damage, and the thickness are genetically determined.…...

Washing your face every day, using an antiperspirant, determining your skin type, examining your skin, and protecting your skin are some tips for taking care of your skin. Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says if your skin is dry, wash your face once a day with a cleanser and use only…...

Dr. Judith Crowell, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says one thing that most people do not realize is how much the skin does for us. "We would not be able to live on this earth if we did not have the covering that we do, because it is a protective layer, it protects us…...

Radiofrequency skin tightening helps to produce collagen fibers and nutrients for our skin. Dr. Flor Mayoral, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains with an image the benefits of this procedure, and how the skin changes to better...

As long as a product is mild, it is appropriated for cleansing, affirms Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist at Baptist Health South Florida. She explains there are different kinds of complexion. If patients have a normal skin, they can use all of the mild products available. But if the person has a sensitive or oily skin,…...

It is important to make sure you have the right footwear and for different conditions, like working out or not. Wayne Goldstein, Podiatric Physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, highlights the importance of finding the right fit for your foot. "It is important based on your activity level and what you are doing",…...

Christopher Hodgkins, Orthopedic Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says when the pain that you are having from your bunion is interfering with your quality of life on a daily basis it is time to consider surgery. When that time comes you need to be sure of asking how the surgery is and…...

Christopher Hodgkins, Orthopedic Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, explains all bunion surgery is outpatient surgery, so you come into the hospital and go home the same day. It will take one hour or two to complete and most of the time you will have general anesthesia. He also says every bunion is…...