Category: Dermotology
Fragrance Allergy Basics
Valentine’s Day often means luxurious gifts of roses and perfume that can have unintended consequences in allergic individuals. Fragrances are one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, a dermatological condition our Florida-based team regularly identifies for patients. In fact, fragrance allergies are second only to a metal allergy to nickel. It is estimated …
Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, and the Latest Breakthrough Treatments
Psoriasis is an incurable chronic skin disease that affects 7.5 million Americans. It causes thick, raised, scaly red patches on the body. Any portion of the skin can be involved, but the elbows, knees, scalp, and nails are most often affected. It can be itchy or painful and impact daily activities and sleep. This disease can …
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Understanding Heat Rash: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Miliaria, commonly known as heat rash, is a sweat retention syndrome in which the flow of sweat through its duct to the skin surface is impeded. Heat rash occurs due to increased perspiration from heat, humidity, fever, or occlusion of the skin. Infants are particularly susceptible due to immature sweat glands, although the problem can …
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Understanding How Skin Changes with Menopause
While menopause is commonly associated with hot flashes and night sweats, it can also be a time of significant changes in the skin. The decline in levels of the hormone estrogen leads to multiple effects on both skin and hair including dryness, wrinkling, laxity, thinning hair on the scalp but increased facial hair, and even acne. These …
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Scalp Health 101: Understanding and Managing Dandruff
Dandruff is a common condition characterized by increased flaking of skin on the scalp. It may be itchy and unsightly with visible accumulation of scale on the hair and clothing, but is otherwise medically harmless. Dandruff represents a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. Our Florida-based team at Skin Wellness Physicians regularly work with patients who have …
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Keratosis Pilaris: Why Are the Backs of My Arms Always Rough?
There are many medical dermatology conditions Florida women and women bring to our team at Skin Wellness Physicians. One is keratosis pilaris (KP), an inherited, genetic condition that results in rough, red, or both rough and red follicles on the back of the arms, most commonly over the triceps area. In rare cases, one can find this …
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A Dermatologist’s Guide to Safe Pregnancy Skin Care
Pregnancy is a wonderful time for you and your family. However, there are many changes to your body and your skin that could happen during this period, and special care must be taken—including using or avoiding certain skincare products. Florida’s Dr. Vivian Wong from Skin Care Wellness Physicians is here to discuss some dos and don’ts …
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Breast Cancer and Your Skin
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year I like to take this opportunity to educate others as to why checking your skin is so important, not just in regards to skin cancer, but also in the setting of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer amongst women, with skin cancer being the first. …
Monkeypox: What to Know
Monkeypox was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 23, 2022. This is a decision undertaken by the WHO if a disease outbreak is an extraordinary event, when it constitutes a public health risk to other states through international spread, and when a coordinated international response is potentially required. …
Have You Heard of Sea Lice?
Summertime in SWFL means families flock to the beach to enjoy some sunshine, warm water, and sea lice?!?! Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the warmer water temperatures. Sea lice—not to be mistaken for head lice—are in fact jellyfish and sea anemone larvae. They are tiny, almost invisible to the naked eye, and are …
