Tag: sun damage
Sun Safety: Tips to Protect Your Skin
Sun damage afflicts nearly everyone within their lifetime, especially if they are a full or part-time resident of the Sunshine State. As dermatologists at Skin Wellness Physicians, we explain that damage manifests itself in a number of ways—namely in ways that can lead to skin cancers and premature aging. No matter which consequence of damage it is …
Treating the Persistent Hyperpigmentation of Melasma
Melasma is a common, stubborn, and recalcitrant dermatological condition we see in Bonita Springs, Marco Island, and Naples. The skin discoloration typically effects pre-menopausal women and is characterized by brown patches on sun-exposed areas—specifically the face. These asymptomatic brown patches are usually symmetric and with irregular borders. Melasma is not harmful, but many people do find …
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Reapplying Our Focus on Skin Cancer
I know that I sound like a broken record, but I am always looking for a reason to discuss skin cancer prevention for Florida residents and others. With Skin Cancer Awareness Month starting May 1, it is time for a refresher for all my sun-loving Floridians, because skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United …
Who Would Be a Good Candidate for Laser Therapy?
If uneven, discolored, or lax skin is giving you an older, weathered, or more tired appearance, it’s only natural that you would want to do something about it. Aesthetic procedures such as laser therapy from our Naples and Marco Island-based practice helps patients to enhance their outer appearance so that it more closely reflects how youthful they …
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Let’s Talk About Pigment!
Melanin is the component that gives people the color of their skin and hair. It can be demonstrated in photoaging or due to hormones. Unwanted pigment in the skin is one of the most common aesthetic complaints we see in our Florida dermatology office. It can be acquired through extensive cumulative sun/UV exposure, genetics, or both. …
Which Types of Sun Damage Can Fractional Lasers Treat?
There are many opportunities to enjoy the sun and sand in Naples throughout the year, but if you’ve spent a lot of time tanning or had some bad sunburns over the summer, you might notice new, unwanted changes in your skin. Sun damage or photoaging is known to cause wrinkles, pigmentation changes, loss of skin …
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