Dr. Janelle Vega, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says sunscreen is very important, because the sun damage is cumulative: "From the day you're born until the day you die, you have X amount of sun exposure. That's something that happens every day whether you're getting in and out of your car or you're going…...

Kids' skin tends to be different, because they tend to have more sensitive skin and they’re more prone to environmental allergens and irritants, explains Monica Ponce, Physician Assistant with Sunset Dermatology. She also says sometimes an adult comes in contact with something and there’s no reaction, but for kids it’s going to be different, because…...

Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains to determine what a patient's skin type is they look for the shine on the skin, how much oil or sebum is there. She says if the skin is dull, there is an issue with sebum production, the sensitivity and the protective layer. They also…...

How does molluscum contagiosum affect children? Dr. Scarlet Constant, Pediatrician with Baptist Health South Florida, explains this viral skin disease, how kids get it, and what they can do to prevent it...

Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says good skin care products have to be appropriate for the skin type and feeling good. She also explains the bottom of the foot is one of the areas that is not examined frequently enough for skin cancer and it usually presents a more advanced cancer...

Dr. Judith Crowell, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says everybody needs to be alert if anything in his skin changes. “In melanomas we talk about ABCDE: is something that is Asymmetric, something that got Borders irregularities, Color changes, Diameter changing and Evolution,” she describes. She also advises using a “second eye” to see the…...

Molluscum contagiosum symptoms are: raised flesh colored, small, itchy, small indention in center and removed when scratched. It appears near the face, neck, arms and hands. Monica Ponce, Physician Assistant with Sunset Dermatology affirms molluscum is very contagious to touch. She adds physicians see probably five or six kids a day with this condition. The…...

After the radiofrequency skin tightening, how long does it take to see results? Dr. Flor Mayoral, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains this and talks about how many treatments you need to see results...