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Tips for Skin Protection

Tips for Skin Protection

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 …

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A Skin Self-Exam

A Skin Self-Exam

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 …

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Molluscum: Signs & Symptoms

Molluscum: Signs & Symptoms

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. …

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