Sarasota Dermatology Blog

Why are my cheeks flushed?

Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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.

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Cell Phones Can Cause a Rash

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

Could your cell phone be causing that facial skin rash? The answer may be yes– and the culprit may be the nickel content in the fashionable design of many cell phones.

Nickel is a familiar allergen that afflicts anywhere from 17% to 33% of the population with a red itchy rash doctors call Contact Dermatitis.

People with a nickel allergy may take steps to avoid skin contact with products that contain nickel, which is found in some jewelry.

But whether you know you have an allergy to nickel or not, you may not suspect the design on the front of your cell phone. Studies have shown many cell phones use nickel for their metallic highlights such as the brand logos, decorative accents, and even the buttons on the front of the phone.

As a result there has been an increase in the prevalence of facial skin rashes associated with these cell phones.

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Tanning Beds and Melanoma

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

Melanoma is the 2nd most common cancer in women ages 20-29 and can cause death. The risk for cutaneous melanoma increases by 75% when a tanning device is used before the age of 30. Also, skin cancers are being found on the abdomen which is also related to tanning bed use.

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How long does sunscreen last?

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

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..

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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