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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Look Out Botox – There is a New Tox in Town

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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Yes, there is a new Botox on the Market! Reloxin gives Botox a run for the money The FDA is reviewing data for Reloxin the “new Botox” and the data is really exciting! This is the first new product that will compete with Botox. Thus far all of the studies demonstrate that Reloxin (also known [...]

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Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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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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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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Special Price for Our Popular Vitalize Peel

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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Spring is just around the corner and now is a great time to schedule our popular Vitalize Peel. In fact, Abrams Dermatology is offering the Vitalize Peel at a special “Spring” price of $85 per treatment. (Reg. $125) That’s a $40 savings per treatment.