Sometimes, your skin gets red and itchy, irritating you and making it hard for you not to scratch it. However, scratching makes it worse and leads to scarring. This itchy and red part of your skin is a rash. You can wait for it to pass and suffer from irritation, or you can consult with […]
Dermatology
Dermatologist Annual Skin Exams
During the summer months, the Earth is tilted so that the northern hemisphere is experiencing much stronger sun exposure than in the wintertime. Here in South Florida, however, we get strong sun exposure all year long thanks to our closer proximity to the equator than most other states. Even if a Floridian is an indoors […]
Children and Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an illness caused by the very contagious varicella-zoster virus. Most cases of chickenpox happen during childhood, although an adult can also develop it. When children get chickenpox, the first sign is usually a fever. Several days later, a rash will appear with red spots that will evolve into fluid-filled blisters. The amount of […]
Which Sunscreens Are Safe For Your Child
For many, sun-kissed bronze skin is a symbol of good health. And that may be true if the criteria means your child is spending more time outside than playing video games on the couch. However, sun exposure – especially at an early age – can result in long-term damage and health concerns. With each time […]
What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigmentation. The result can be blotchy, lighter areas on the skin. With more than 200,000 cases are reported in the United States each year, vitiligo is a fairly common condition, but still misunderstood. So what then exactly is vitiligo and what do you […]
