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How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat

March 15, 2017
losing stubborn fat

Though people everywhere may lament excess fat, those in South Florida have the unique concern of being unable to hide stubborn fat under sweaters and layers of clothes. If you are worried about sharing selfies, hanging out at the beach, or engaging in other social activities due to resistant fat pockets, consider these options: Diet […]

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The Types of Skin Cancer and the ABCDE Rule

March 1, 2017
skin cancer exam

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the US. One million Americans are diagnosed each year with some type of the disease. Sun exposure, tanning beds, and genetics can all contribute to the development of skin cancer. Skin cancer occurs when damage to skin cells caused by genetic defects or ultraviolet […]

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Ways to Remove Your Double-Chin Without Surgery

February 15, 2017
woman after kybella

Recently you’ve noticed that you seem to have two chins, your normal chin and enough fat in the area just below to create a “double chin”. Maybe you’ve put on a little extra weight that is proving hard to lose. Maybe you’re now in your thirties. Maybe everyone in your family develops a double chin […]

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The Benefits of Using Sensus to Treat Skin Cancer & Keloids

February 1, 2017
doctor treating a patient with irregular mole

Finding out that you have keloids or skin cancer, can be a difficult diagnosis for patients to deal with. Throughout our lives, we try our best to keep our skin healthy and beautiful as it is often one of the first things that the world sees from us. Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the abnormal […]

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Hollywood Dermatology Launches New Website

December 23, 2016
Hollywood Dermatology launches new website

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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Guide to Skin Protection

December 20, 2016
Happy couple taking a selfie

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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What Goes On First?

November 20, 2016
what goes on face first

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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Tanning Beds, Are They Safe?

October 20, 2016
tanning bed

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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Sunscreen: How To Select And Use It Right

September 20, 2016
Happy woman

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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Women at Risk for Skin Cancer

August 20, 2016
Woman stretching at the beach

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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