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Dalmatians should have spots, but should we?

Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:50:36 +0000

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 [...]

Why are my cheeks flushed?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:04:28 +0000

Rosacea is a common inflammatory disorder of the skin which can manifest itself in one of four ways. Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea: Vascular components such as Telangectasia (small dilated blood vessels just below the surface of the skin) and erythema (redness of the skin). Papulopustular rosacea: The acne component of pustules and papules. Phymatous rosacea: Irregular nodularities of the nose. The nose becomes thicken and enlarged. Occular rosacea: Inflammatory eye irritation.

How Do I Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:55:01 +0000

The medical term for stretch marks is striae distensae. Usually these occur when the skin is abnormally stretched in a short amount of time for example rapid growth during puberty, pregnancy, or significant weight gain. During this process, the skin’s support structure of collagen and elastin breaks down and starts to rupture. Stretch marks usually create a tread-mark appearance of the skin that rarely returns to its original appearance. They can form anywhere on the skin, but most commonly appear on the arms, legs, stomach and buttocks.

Whoops – I shouldn’t have gotten that tattoo – Now what?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:42 +0000

These days more and more people are inquiring about removing their tattoos. The good news is the technology of tattoo removal has improved and the patient can consult their dermatologist to determine which method is best for them and what results to expect.

IPL Intense Pulse Light Photorejuvenation

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:51:55 +0000