About one in five Americans develop skin cancer, which makes it the most common cancer in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In addition to this serious risk, the sun can also cause lasting cosmetic damage to your skin, making wrinkles and age spots form at an early age. Use enough sunscreen […]
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Tweezing, shaving, and waxing to remove unwanted hair can be time-consuming, painful, and only temporary. Intense Pulse Lighting (IPL) hair removal is a permanent and virtually painless way to remove unwanted hair. Are You a Good Candidate for IPL? IPL is a form of light therapy used for hair removal and other dermatology-related procedures, such
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Spider veins can make you feel self-conscious and even cause physical discomfort. Don’t let your vein appearance hinder you from wearing and doing what you want this summer. Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy involves the use of an injectable solution, which is given right in the vein. The solution in these injections causes scar tissue to form in
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Facial rejuvenation has become increasingly popular for reducing facial wrinkles and lines, and dermal fillers are at the forefront of this trend. As we age, the fat under our facial skin diminishes. The results are hollow spots, wrinkles, fine lines and deep creases. Dermal fillers are used in minimally invasive, safe cosmetic procedures to restore
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Hollywood Dermatology, a practice offering the full spectrum of dermatologic services with multiple office locations in South Florida, is pleased to unveil a brand new look on the web with our website that launched this month! Our new site includes a number of features including this medical advice blog, which will regularly be updated with content about
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Your skin is also your body’s first defense against pollution, cold, heat and disease. When you take care of it, you’re rewarded with skin that is healthy and vibrant. One of the keys to taking care of it is sun safety. The sun’s rays provide warmth and light that keep us alive and thriving. But some
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If you’re a regular sunscreen user and also use cosmetic and topical medications, you have probably wondered what the proper order is for applying these products. Does sunscreen go on first? Last? In the middle? It is suggested that topical medications go on first, and then sunscreen. If sunscreen is applied first, it might interfere
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The United States Department of Health & Human Services has declared ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, as a known carcinogen or cancer-causing substance. Indoor tanning lamps emit UVA and UVB radiation at levels that are far higher than the sun. New high pressure sunlamps
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It is recommended to apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before being in the sun so that it can be absorbed by the skin and less likely to wash off when you perspire. How To Apply Sunscreen Shake the sunscreen bottle well before use to mix particles that might be clumped up in the container. Be
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The number of women who have skin cancer increases yearly. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the third most common cancer in women ages 20-39. You are at increased risk for skin cancer if you: Have blonde or red hair, blue or green eyes, and fair skin Have a family history of skin
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