What is Eczema? Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin condition that causes the skin to be inflamed, red, and itchy because of the body’s overactive response to irritants. Most adults who develop eczema develop it after the age of 18. The symptoms typically come and go throughout their lives. It is very common […]
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Keeping Your Skin Healthy In the Heat
Miami means glowing, gorgeous, and healthy skin. But all that time spent in the hot sun can make keeping your skin healthy in the heat challenging and your skin can be severely and irreversibly damaging if you’re not careful. You can help avoid the damaging effects of the sun with these healthy skin tips to […]
What Is a Port-Wine Stain (PWS)?
No, it’s not a spill of wine on the couch or the carpet. Port-wine stain is a type of birthmark that appears due to blood vessel growth. The maroon-colored mark was named for the appearance that resembled wine spilled or splashed on the skin. Most spots start out as a light pink at birth, though […]
Why Is Acne Worse for Some People than Others?
Acne is a skin condition that is caused by an inflammation of your skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. Bacteria plays a role, but active male hormones (androgens) in both males and females can cause the oil glands to overproduce oil, which combine with dead skin cells to clog pores and cause acne. […]
What to Expect at Your First Dermatology Visit
Dermatological exams are fairly straightforward – yet children’s skin is a bit different than adult skin, so a dermatologist who is specially trained in both general dermatology and pediatric dermatology is ideal for taking care of the whole family. And having regular dermatology checkups is particularly important if you have skin cancer or melanoma in […]
