Archive for 'Skin Conditions'
Dull and Tired Skin? How About A Dermaplaning Treatment ?
Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by Catherine Deans, L.E..
Dermaplaning is an exfoliating treatment that provides an alternative to chemical peels or microdermabrasion and is a good choice for anyone who has fine facial hair, extremely sensitive skin, redness or rosacea or visible facial veins.
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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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Photodynamic Therapy: Non-invasive prescription free alternative acne treatment
Posted on 24. May, 2011 by Team Member.
Dr. Abrams, D.O. from Abrams Dermatology was honored to receive the visit of Linda Hurtado from ABC Action News, Tampa FL. Linda Hurtado interviewed one of our teen patients who is currently receiving PDT treatment to treat his acne Article posted on ABC Action News 04/25/2011 by: Linda Hurtado Click here to view the article [...]
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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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A Prescription Free Acne Treatment…That Works!
Posted on 16. Feb, 2011 by Nadia Vizza.
Photodynamic Therapy, also known as PDT is a well known treatment used for treating Actinic Keratoses (AK), Hidradenitis Suppurativa and other skin conditions. The PDT acne treatment is an innovative therapy which consists of only 2 steps and takes no more than 25 minutes.
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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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Are Americans getting enough Vitamin D and Calcium?
Posted on 03. Dec, 2010 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
A most recent study performed by the Institute of Medicine concluded that Calcium and Vitamin D are really only beneficial to bone health. Vitamin D and Calcium have not shown benefits or very little to any other health related condition including cancer, cardiovascular functioning, physical performance, preeclampsia and reproductive outcomes. How much Vitamin D and [...]
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Does Green Tea really help your skin?
Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
The production of Green tea does not involve fermentation. This is unique to green tea and because on the non-fermentation process many of the important anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory effects remain intact. Green tea contains polyphenols (GTPs) which is the active compound responsible for its wonder effects. Many studies have concluded that both oral consumption 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 [...]