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Skin cancer ranked #1 in the US!
Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
“IT’S OFFICIAL!” Skin cancer has now been ranked the #1 cancer in the United States! It is on the rise around the world as well. Protect yourself, your children and grandchildren. It is never too late. It is important to see your dermatologist once to twice a year. Early detection means early treatment which means [...]
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Scalp Dissecting Cellulitis
Posted on 25. May, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
Dissecting Cellulitis of the scalp usually affects male African Americans between the ages of 20 and 40 years old. Although less common, this disease has been seen in other races and sometimes in women.
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Varicose or Spider Veins?
Posted on 13. Apr, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
Dr. Abrams specializes in sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose and spider veins on the legs. For facial veins we recommend the Vbeam treatment.
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There is fungus among us or is there?
Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
The rash of Tinea Versicolor can be located on the shoulders, back, chest and upper arms.
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Acne – The other treatment option…
Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
Acne – The other treatment option… PDT also known as photodynamic therapy is a great option for those Acne patients who either cannot or do not want systemic therapy, by this I mean antibiotics or Accutane. The Photodynamic acne treatment works well for those who suffer from moderate acne, teenagers and adults with resistant and [...]
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“Breakout” The SKINny on Acne
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
Acne is the most common skin condition in America affecting 85% of those ages 12 to 25. Genetics play a big role in who will get acne and to what extent. For most, acne will usually resolve in your 30s or 40’s. We have several different types of follicles but only one is involved in [...]
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Dalmatians should have spots, but should we?
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
Your grandma called them ‘liver spots’, your mom called them ‘age spots’, but do those pesky brown spots on our face and hands really come from our liver or from growing old? Brown spots are also known as “solar lentigo” or lentigines. Brown spots on Face Brown spots on Hands Brown spots on Back or [...]