Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolution are the warning signs to take care of moles. Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains asymmetry means that the edges of the border are not symmetrical, and if you cut it in half, one site is larger than the other. She also says a sign […]
Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist at Baptist Health South Florida affirms daily sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 30 is highly recommended for daily use. The specialist also explains for prolonged exposure it is convenient to use a higher SPF, which provides a high coverage for less damage to the cells. It’s important to choose the […]
If you work outside you can protect your skin using sunscreen, sitting in shade and wearing protective clothing. Michelle Brewster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, says all of them are important to prevent sunburn. She explains there are two different solar lights, UVA and UVB. The UVA penetrates through the skin, which […]
Dr. Debra Price, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says in case of getting a sunburn the important thing is to put a moisturizer on your skin, to take an anti-inflammatory agent like aspirin or Advil, and to put some cold soaks on your skin to take the heat out. “We also have in our […]
Skin is the largest organ in our body. Its main function is protecting people from environment, particularly bacteria, fungus and unwanted substances, says Dr. Nina Dieguez, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida. With a digital imaging, Dr. Dieguez explains what the skin layers are and how infections can occur. She also describes that […]
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 […]
How can excessive sweating be treated? Melissa Troha, Physician Assistant with Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute, talks about how Botox and other types of treatment can help people with hyperhidrosis.
Psoriasis is more common in children than in adults. Dr. Kristin Haushalter, Dermatologist with Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute, explains the different types of this skin condition.
Dr. Annie Gonzalez, Dermatologist with Sunset Dermatology, explains the difference between botox and dermal fillers. “Botox is in the category of narrow modulators, substances that we inject into the skin, particularly into the muscle. That is how we make the facial expressions, they help to weaken the contraction of the muscles of the overlying skin.” […]
