Sarasota Dermatology Blog

Acne: Another Pimple – Why?

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

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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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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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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Ever Wanted to see a Mole Removed?

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

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Watch Cosmetic Botox Being Injected into a Patient

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

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What’s a Chemical Peel Like?

Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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Why Should You Have a Skin Exam?

Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

Because of the frequency of skin cancers, a full skin examination is an important tool to early diagnosing and treatment of these skin cancers.

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Skin Care Services at Abrams Dermatology

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

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Annoying Skin Tags

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

A patient recently came in to have me look at small growths of skin under their arm. These growths that the patient was concerned about turned out to be benign skin tags.

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How Long Does Mohs Surgery Take?

Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

You just found out the spot on your nose was a type of skin cancer that required a surgical technique called Mohs Surgery to remove it. What is Mohs surgery and why can’t your dermatologist tell you how long the procedure will take?

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