Sun exposure, smoking, stress, genetics, early or surgical menopause, and consuming sodas and processed foods are some factors that contribute to skin aging. Dr. Judith Crowell, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says nutrition plays a big role, but 80% of what we see on our skin as aging has nothing to do with anything…...

Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains doctors find melanomas in areas that the sun has never seen, because it is genetic, and you can be predisposed usually on the mother's side. She points out you need to protect yourself, because you are damaging your skin and it starts to look older...

Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says if you want to take care of your skin, you need to eat food with vitamin A, C, E and D, the essential fatty acids which are the good oils. Those are the ones that are touted as being the best for skin health. She explains…...

Redness, swollen and painful, warm to touch and pus or other drainage are the signs and symptoms of MRSA. Dr. Ketevan Vladi, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, affirms people who are immunocompromised, have an underlining diseases (diabetes, lupus) or take immunosuppressive medications are more prone to develop a rapid spread of this…...

Dr. Debra Price, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says the most important thing to look for is a sunscreen that has at least a SPF of 30, that is broad-spectrum, which means it protects against UVB and UVA rays, and that is water resistant, because there is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen.…...

Applying self-tanner rather than getting a tan, stopping smoking, avoiding repetitive facial expressions, eating a healthy and well-balanced diet and drinking less alcohol are some ways to reduce premature skin aging. Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist at Baptist Health South Florida, also recommends exercising most days of the week, cleansing your skin gently, washing your face…...

Port-wine birthmarks and hemangioma are two main red birthmarks, explains Dr. Jill Waibel, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida and adds they’re tumors of blood vessels. The specialist says with two or three laser treatments, the birthmarks can go completely away. This procedure takes three to ten seconds...

Hyperhidrosis is a common disorder characterized by excessive sweating. Dr. Jill Waibel, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about how it occurs, how common it is, and how to diagnose it...