Category: Skin Care
The Role of Vitamin A in Healthy Skin
Dermatologists in Florida and around the country mark November as National Healthy Skin Month, and although there are a number of potential topics to cover, this piece was motivated by the common question my patients ask: What “cream” should I use? However, the question they should really be asking is: What ingredient should I use? …
Four Aquatic Rashes Explained
As Floridians, we spend a lot of time in the water for work and fun. There are numerous different rashes that can occur from both marine and freshwater exposure. I wanted to run down some of the more common rashes I’ve seen associated with water exposure. The good news from this Florida-based dermatologist? These are …
Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What’s the Deal?
Hawaii is the first state in the United States to ban the sale of sunscreen containing the coral-harming chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, ushering in a new era of reef-safe sunscreen. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2021, but many visitors and residents are already trading in their non-reef-safe sun protection. So what does this mean for the rest …
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Deflating Neosporin
Dermatologist Dr. Anne Marie Tremaine Explains Why You Should Choose Something Else What do you reach for to treat an open cut or a wound? Thanks to Johnson & Johnson’s successful marketing, many people say Neosporin. While I do want you to use a product to keep the wound moist, you need to know why …
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and, as a dermatologist in Naples and Marco Island, FL, it is a time that I put extra focus on raising awareness about skin cancer via education and skin cancer screenings. We kick off the month with Melanoma Monday (May 6), which spotlights the most aggressive and deadliest form …
Am I Allergic to Fishing?
Have you ever found yourself developing a rash on sun exposed areas of your body following a day on the water? A skin rash that is caused or worsened by the sun is called photodermatitis. There are a variety of photodermatidites such as photoallergic, phototoxic, photodrug (caused by medications or supplements), photocontact (something touching the …
Dr. Tremaine’s Winter Skin Care Regimen
Even in Southwest Florida, we need to make some changes to our skin care regimen when the winter weather rolls in. The decrease in humidity can definitely be felt and seen on the skin. While I do recommend a gentle skin care regimen all year round, it is even more important during the winter. Limit …
