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Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos

Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida

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Age & Skin Changes

Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains hair and nails are products of the skin and they also change and get drier as we age. She says the nails get more brittle and thinner, and they develop longitudinal long ridges along the nail plate that can be cosmetically displeasing.

Dermatology and Skin Health

Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says skin is something we always want to improve and look our best, because that is how we present ourselves to the world. She also explains the skin is a live biologic product and there is a lot that dermatologists can do to make us look good for those that are judging and hiring us.

Best Skin Care Products

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.

Types Of Skin

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 see the label products according to their type of skin.

Retinoid Is The Best For Anti-Aging

Retinoid is one of the products most proven to have anti-aging functions, affirms Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist at Baptist Health at South Florida. There are many types of retinoid which the specialist can prescribe. The treatment is designed in steps. It starts with a prescription retinoid, which can cause irritation and inflammation. But with daily use we can build up a tolerance.

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