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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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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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 [...]
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Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
With Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment, only a fraction of the skin’s surface is treated by the laser, leaving small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner.
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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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Indoor Tanning Can Be Harmful to Your Skin
Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
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.