Category: Skin Care
Which Skin Conditions Get Mistaken for Skin Cancer?
It’s common to notice a weird-looking mark on your skin from time to time—especially after spending plenty of time outdoors exposed to the sun’s rays—and ask yourself, “Is it skin cancer or something else?” There’s no need to panic and assume the worst. Sometimes these changes on your skin may be nothing to worry about. …
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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 …
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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What Are the Causes of “Maskne” (and What is It)?
As people around the country have begun wearing face masks for hours at a time each day to combat the spread of COVID-19, many have noticed a “new” form of acne breakouts to deal with. These skin irritations, known as “maskne”—which are worsened by the humid summers in South Florida—are common among residents of the …
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Dermatology and COVID
As dermatologists in Florida, we have heard increasing reports of dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19. The first case series of skin manifestations included 18 Italian patients with rashes that included non-specific red rashes, hives, or chickenpox-like lesions that were often seen on the trunk.1 Other reports have included lesions attributed to blood vessel inflammation that are …
Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?
Do you find yourself swatting and scratching while the rest of your family is relaxing peacefully by the pool? Is your blood really sweeter? What is it that mosquitoes find so appetizing in some individuals? The Skin Wellness Physicians team in Marco Island and Naples invites you to dive into what attracts mosquitoes in the …
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“C” Your Way to Healthy Skin
Are you looking to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin firmness, or brighten your skin’s complexion? Well, if you aren’t already using a skin care product with vitamin C, it’s time to start! Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can help your skin fight off the signs of aging that …