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Acne: Another Pimple – Why?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:17:44 +0000

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 [...]

What Should I do if I get Sunburned?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:49:27 +0000

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.

Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:54:21 +0000

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.

Ever Wanted to see a Mole Removed?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:52:07 +0000

Watch Cosmetic Botox Being Injected into a Patient

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:48:44 +0000

What’s a Chemical Peel Like?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:24:07 +0000

Why Should You Have a Skin Exam?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:07:36 +0000

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

Skin Care Services at Abrams Dermatology

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:48:36 +0000

Annoying Skin Tags

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:05:19 +0000

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.

How Long Does Mohs Surgery Take?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:01:42 +0000

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?