Tag Archives: Sarasota
Skin cancer ranked #1 in the US!
Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
“IT’S OFFICIAL!” Skin cancer has now been ranked the #1 cancer in the United States! It is on the rise around the world as well. Protect yourself, your children and grandchildren. It is never too late. It is important to see your dermatologist once to twice a year. Early detection means early treatment which means [...]
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There is fungus among us or is there?
Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
The rash of Tinea Versicolor can be located on the shoulders, back, chest and upper arms.
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A Prescription Free Acne Treatment…That Works!
Posted on 16. Feb, 2011 by Nadia Vizza.
Photodynamic Therapy, also known as PDT is a well known treatment used for treating Actinic Keratoses (AK), Hidradenitis Suppurativa and other skin conditions. The PDT acne treatment is an innovative therapy which consists of only 2 steps and takes no more than 25 minutes.
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Are Americans getting enough Vitamin D and Calcium?
Posted on 03. Dec, 2010 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
A most recent study performed by the Institute of Medicine concluded that Calcium and Vitamin D are really only beneficial to bone health. Vitamin D and Calcium have not shown benefits or very little to any other health related condition including cancer, cardiovascular functioning, physical performance, preeclampsia and reproductive outcomes. How much Vitamin D and [...]
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Dalmatians should have spots, but should we?
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by Sheryl Wilson ARNP-C.
Your grandma called them ‘liver spots’, your mom called them ‘age spots’, but do those pesky brown spots on our face and hands really come from our liver or from growing old? Brown spots are also known as “solar lentigo” or lentigines. Brown spots on Face Brown spots on Hands Brown spots on Back or [...]
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Cell Phones Can Cause a Rash
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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?