Sarasota Dermatology Blog

Pluck 1 Gray Hair and 10 will Appear

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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The ability to grow ten hairs due to you plucking one is not true. It may be easy for some to believe since you can find more gray hair later. It’s not that more have grown due to the plucking, it’s just part of the aging process. Think about it. There would be a lot less bald men if all you had to do was pluck one hair to have 10 more grow in its place.

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How long does sunscreen last?

Posted on 13. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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My first response is fairly simple, your sunscreen should not last very long if you are using the appropriate amount of sunscreen and have incorporated it into your daily routine. Generally, you need about an ounce of sunscreen to cover the areas of the body that will be exposed to the sun. You’ll need more on days that you’ll be wearing less clothing, like going to the beach. Based on an ounce a day, you should run out of sunscreen before it expires.

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Make Sunblock a Habit

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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I encourage all my patients to make putting on sunscreen a daily habit. It’s no different than combing your hair or brushing your teeth. Just incorporate sunscreen in to your morning routine.

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Indoor Tanning Can Be Harmful to Your Skin

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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As a dermatologist, I thought I should explain why indoor tanning can be harmful to your skin. Like sun exposure, indoor tanning carries some serious risks including premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Despite public health warnings many people still disregard long-term health risks in favor of immediate results.

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Skin Care for Brides and Grooms

Posted on 21. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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But, between selecting flowers and sampling cake, don’t over look the details of preparing your skin to look it’s best for your wedding. Special dedication to skin care must begin now to ensure your skin is looking it’s best when the “Big Day” arrives.

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Nail Polish Allergic Reactions

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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There are a lot of gentler nail polishes on the market. They’re just not as easy to find at your local drug store and usually require multiple coats for the desired results. Here is a small list of companies that do sell formaldehyde free or gentler nail polishes.

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Special Price for Our Popular Vitalize Peel

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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Spring is just around the corner and now is a great time to schedule our popular Vitalize Peel. In fact, Abrams Dermatology is offering the Vitalize Peel at a special “Spring” price of $85 per treatment. (Reg. $125) That’s a $40 savings per treatment.

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What are micro-peels?

Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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A micro-peel is a skin care procedure that combines a microdermabrasion with a chemical peel. The procedure removes a micro-thin top layer of skin in order to regenerate the skin’s natural radiance, softness, smoothness and youth.

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What are Chemical Peels?

Posted on 27. Feb, 2009 by Esthetician.

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A chemical peel is simply applying a safe but effective chemical solution to cause chemical exfoliation of the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. As a licensed esthetician, I use chemical solutions like glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel to remove damaged outer layers of facial skin. The result is a smoother more even complexion.

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Don’t Shampoo Your Body

Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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The state of our economy is causing a lot of Americans to find ways to cut corners to save a few extra dollars. I’ve noticed that more of my patients, usually men, are using their shampoo to wash their body. This may be a convenient money saver, but it is a bad idea.