Sarasota Dermatology Blog

Worms didn’t cause your Ringworm!

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

The main characterized are red and scaly ring-shaped patches that have a clear or normal looking center. Ringworm occurs mainly on the upper body, genital area, hands or on your feet. Although, it is usually caled athlete’s foot when found on your feet. It can be very uncomfortable due to the extreme itch.

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What Should I do if I get Sunburned?

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

My advice is not to get sunburn in the first place. It can be very painful and is linked to the development of a potentially lethal form of skin cancer.

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How contagious is poison ivy?

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

There’s a lot of my patients who are afraid they’ll develop a rash after coming into contact with someone who has a rash from poison ivy. It is a common mistake to think that poison ivy is that contagious, but someone with poison ivy cannot infect you by coughing on you or even hugging you.

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Hey Doctor, The Mole You Removed Came Back! Why?

Posted on 18. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

There are many types of moles, but I’ll discuss benign (non cancerous) moles that protrude from the skin only. If a mole is sticking out, looks funny, you don’t like its location, it’s irrttitating or is unsightly, then you may consider removing it. There basically are two different techniques to remove this type of mole.

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Can a Morning Cup of Joe Prevent Skin Cancer?

Posted on 16. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

Many of us can’t start our day without a morning cup of coffee. But, did you know the caffeine in coffee may actually help prevent skin cancer?

Prelimary animal studies suggest yes caffeine may have photoprotective chemicals in it. In the journal of Investigative dermatology, 2009 Feb 26 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/jid.2008.435) studies indeed point to caffeine as having a chemopreventive agent against the adverse effects of UV radiation.

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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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Save $150 or more on Radiesse Filler Treatments

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

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Double the risk

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

Recently a patient read the warning label on a dermatology drug I prescribed. They were immediately alarmed when they saw the phrase “double the risk” and called me right away to find out if it was really necessary to use this particular prescription. I was glad they called instead of not using the prescription without telling me.

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A New Collagen Filler – Evolence

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

A newer collagen-based filler is getting a lot of attention. Evolence FDA approval FDA in June 2008 for the correction of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. It is fairly new in the United States, but Evolence has been available in Canada, Europe and Israel for several years.

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Save up to $15 on BenzaClin

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

Benzaclin is a popular medication prescribed by dermatologists to treat mild to moderate acne patients.
Patients using Benzaclin can receive a $15 rebate.  All you have to do is go to http://www.benzaclin.com/benzaclin/rebate.aspx and download the Benzaclin Rebate Certificate.   You’ll need to mail the completed rebate certificate with an original copy of the pharmacy receipt (circle the price paid [...]

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