Sarasota Dermatology Blog

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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What are Chemical Peels?

Posted on 27. Feb, 2009 by Esthetician.

A chemical peel is simply applying a safe but effective chemical solution to cause chemical exfoliation of the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. As a licensed esthetician, I use chemical solutions like glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel to remove damaged outer layers of facial skin. The result is a smoother more even complexion.

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Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment

Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

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Skin Care Tips For Shaving

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

What’s interesting is that men are generally forced to shave everyday. Little do they know or realize that shaving actually helps exfoliate facial skin. Therefore, they are helping their skin every time they shave.

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Keep Your Skin Healthy During the Fall

Posted on 24. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

Fall weather isn’t a reason to take a break from you skin care habits. Maintaining good skin care habits in the fall will help your skin stay health and looking good.

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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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Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery

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

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Keep Your Skin Healthy Under That Halloween Mask

Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

Just remember that one night of scary costumes can have a bad effect on your skin. This is especially true if you are considering using makeup to turn yourself into that ghoulish zombie on Halloween.

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Skin Care Tips for Winter Months

Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..

You’ve probably noticed that winter weather can be harsh on your skin. As a dermatologist, I thought I should explain why this occurs, and what you can do about it.

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Skin Care Tips for Travelers

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

Vacations can be very exciting and an enjoyable, however they can quickly become unpleasant when you experience irritations caused by dry skin. The following simple tips will help your skin stay hydrated and your vacation time enjoyable.

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