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 …
Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says collagen is one of the basic structures of the skin and to prevent any damage she recommends avoiding sun exposure and making sure you are drinking a lot of water …
Dry skin, itching, red-gray patches, small bumps, scaly skin and sensitive or raw skin are the atopic dermatitis symptoms, according to Monica Ponce, Physician Assistant with Sunset Dermatology.
She advises if parents notice that their child is having a dry …
With a graphic, Paula Brezavseck, Physician Assistant with Miami Plastic Surgery, explains aging skin.
She describes how the skin deteriorates, but also says that with the correct treatment it can be regenerated and improved. Retinol, acid and vitamin A derivative …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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.…
