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.
Why Care About Self-Care?
Self-care is an all-encompassing term for taking care of oneself so that you can not only live a healthy life, but also help others do the same. It comprises the purposeful actions we take to ensure our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. July 24, 2021, is International Self-Care Day, a day to celebrate and …
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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Which Type of Filler Do I Need?
Injectables, such as the family of Juvederm® fillers our Naples, FL, practice offers, each have their own strengths based on unique formulations. The most suitable filler for you depends on which area of the face you’re interested in enhancing and what look you’re hoping to achieve. Even if your friends have fillers that look amazing …
It’s Not Just For The Ladies!
The male aesthetic market continues to grow and expand year over year. Male patients are undergoing cosmetic procedures at Florida’s Skin Wellness Physicians and elsewhere with the goal of a natural, but rejuvenated, face and skin. Motivation for such procedures is a mixture of social and work-related pressures to look young and fit. Each year, …
Illuminating Skin Cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to review the basics of skin cancer with our Florida-based team. You have heard me say this all before, but repetition is key! Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and the world. We kick off the month with Melanoma Monday, which …
Is There Any Way of Testing the Elasticity of Your Skin?
Ever wondered whether your skin care routine is actually working? In addition to wrinkles and fine lines, it’s common for patients to worry about having saggy skin on the face, neck, or body. Unfortunately, over time, the collagen and elastin that make up the structure of the skin are produced in smaller quantities. Even if …
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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 …
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