Summer is in full swing, and we are seeing lots of patients with that unfortunate red, painful, skin! Protect yourself and get the facts about sunburns. A sunburn is an acute inflammatory response following exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight or artificial sources such as tanning beds. Symptoms include pink or red skin that…
What is Acne? Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects more than 80% of teenagers. It is characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Acne ranges from mild to more severe forms. What causes Acne? Acne is caused by…
Are you using tretinoin as part of your anti-aging routine? Used correctly, tretinoin (also known as Retin-A) does amazing things for the skin! It is a topical form of Vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself by increasing and regulating skin-cell turnover and collagen production. This means fewer wrinkles, smoother texture, smaller pores, and…
Did you know that one person dies of melanoma every 52 minutes? In fact, each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer! The good news is, many of these can be prevented or detected early by exercising sun safety and having regular skin…
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster during their lifetime. In fact, there are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in the United States. Anyone who has ever had chickenpox may develop shingles, including children; however, the risk…
Be wary of cheap costume makeup and aware of possible side effects on the skin including breakouts, rash, itching, and irritation. Here are a few tips to keep your little monsters looking spooky without the scary side effects… Buy Higher Quality Makeup –Makeup sold at costume shops often contains artificial colors, fragrances, waxes and oils, which…
Eczema is a general term for rash-like dry and peeling skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is referred to as atopic dermatitis. As we approach the dryer, cooler weather of fall and winter, flares of eczema or atopic dermatitis are very common. Below are SIMPLE TIPS to help minimize atopic dermatitis flares: MOISTURIZE…
The Zika virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, specifically the Aedes species. It can also be transmitted sexually from a person who has Zika to his or her sexual partners, even if the person does not have symptoms. The risk of Zika is of greatest concern for pregnant women as it…
Dr. Mahoney sits down to answer one of the common questions we hear – Which sunscreen to use? [youtube width=”100%” height=”100%” autoplay=”false”]https://youtu.be/lmPROyESKoo[/youtube]
Dr. Mahoney sits down in his latest video to discuss the Zika Virus and some tips on preventing it. Florida has high travel-associated cases, as well as being the only state reporting “locally acquired” cases of Zika. Puerto Rico of course has the most active cases and widespread local vector transmission. [youtube width=”95%” height=”95%” autoplay=”true”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvkuhWjg0SE[/youtube] CDC…
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