Sarasota Dermatology Blog

Cell Phones Can Cause a Rash

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

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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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Acne: Another Pimple – Why?

Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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What is acne and why do we get it? Acne or Acne Vulgaris is an inflammation of our sebaceous glands caused by several factors including hormones, stress, and family history. Bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes can also play a role in acne production. There have not been any proven studies linking food and acne, but eating [...]

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

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

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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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Save up to $15 on BenzaClin

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

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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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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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Should You Put a Steak on a Black Eye?

Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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We’ve all heard that a steak is a good thing to put on a “black eye”. What is the purpose of putting a steak on a “black eye” and is it the best thing?

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Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine

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

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I’ve had many patients ask me about shingles. How do you get shingles? What are the symptoms? Is there a cure? As a Dermatologist, I thought I should provide a little information about shingles and let everyone know there is a vaccine available.

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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.