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.
There are some tips to reduce premature skin aging, such as applying self-tanner rather than getting a tan, stopping smoking, avoiding repetitive facial expressions, eating a healthy diet, and drinking less alcohol. Dr. Annie Gonzalez, Dermatologist with Sunset Dermatology, explains smoking pollution induces free radicals. “They will create stress that will make our skin lose […]
Kids with atopic dermatitis have fungal and bacterial infections more often because their skin is more prone to them, explains Monica Ponce, Physician Assistant with Sunset Dermatology. Topical medication is indicated for treatment. It can improve the conditions in two weeks, she affirms. She also talks about tinea pedis, a fungal infection between the toes, […]
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are bacteria that can live in the skin every day without causing any sign of infection. Over the years, bacteria have mutated and become resistant to the most common antibiotics. This causes a new scary infection: MRSA ( Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), explains Dr. Ketevan Vladi, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South […]
Dr. Judith Crowell, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains SPF factor was not for sun protection factor, but for sunburn protection factor. People were not burning, but they were stimulating pigmentation and melanomas.
