The Skin Wellness Physicians Blog
Interesting and Useful Information for Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, and Naples, FL
Welcome to the Skin Wellness Physicians blog! Read posts chosen specifically for people interested in learning about skin health, beauty, and more in the Naples and Marco Island areas.
What Can Your Skin Condition Tell You About Your Health?
When your skin is acting up, it could be that you’re using a product that’s irritating it and need to make some adjustments to your routine, or it could be a symptom of an underlying health issue. Either way, it’s important to pay attention to skin irregularities and see a dermatologist if there’s anything that …
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April is Rosacea Awareness Month
Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition that often presents as flushing or redness on the face, especially on the cheeks and nose. There are different types of rosacea, and some people may have small, red, pus-filled bumps. In severe cases, particularly in men, the nose may grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue; this …
Get Glowing!
Looking for a great addition to your skin care regimen? Florida’s Skin Wellness Physicians has just the thing! Glycolic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) derived from sugar cane. Of all the alpha-hydroxy acids, glycolic is the smallest and simplest in structure, making it easy to penetrate the skin and be more …
Dermatology: Valentine’s Day Edition
Love is in the air and patients are coming to see us at Skin Well Physicians for hand rejuvenation and lip augmentation in Florida. The lips can age in different ways. For age-related thinning and volume loss, a combination of neuromodulators such as BOTOX® and Dysport®, as well as filler, could help you achieve a …
Which Types of Wrinkles Does BOTOX® Address?
Although we don’t mind the wisdom and experience that comes with age, wrinkles are a part of getting older that most of us don’t look forward to. Thankfully, cosmetic treatments are available to minimize these pesky lines and creases if they bother us—but since not all wrinkles are the same, dermatologists need to use different …
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What to Expect at Your Full Body Skin Cancer Screening
Most of my patients come in for a “skin check,” but that term can be interpreted in many ways. To a dermatologist, a skin check signifies a head to toe examination looking for skin cancers, precancerous growths, and atypical moles. Most of the time and effort of the visit is dedicated to this lengthy and …
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There’s No Deal Like Ours for the Holidays!
Want to give your skin some extra love this holiday season? You can find plenty of deals on your favorite cosmetic treatments and skin care products during Skin Wellness Physicians’ “12 Days of Beauty” Special this December, already underway! Here’s a complete list of the lineup: December 2 $50 off on Dysport® treatment when you …
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Hair Loss in the COVID-19 Era
Are you suffering from hair loss? Hair loss is a hot topic right now. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of patients are presented with sudden onset hair shedding and thinning. This condition is known as telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss characterized by excessive hair shedding over the entire scalp. …
Solutions for a Turkey Neck
This time of year, those darn turkeys always remind us of our own aging necks. The neck ages more rapidly than other areas of the body because the skin on the neck is thinner, delicate, and more sensitive, which means it is quickly affected by sun exposure, smoking, and simply time. Ultraviolet light not only …
How to Identify the 5 Basic Skin Types
Not all skin is the same! To maintain a beautiful, healthy complexion, you’ll need to adjust your regimen so that it’s tailored to your specific concerns. Knowing your skin type is important, because if you don’t care for your skin in the right way—and end up using products that don’t mesh well with your type—the …
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