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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 4, 2025
Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer? The Fitzpatrick Skin Type is a skin classification system first developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of Harvard Medical School. There are six skin... Read More
Teddi Mellencamp’s Stage 4 Melanoma
April 15, 2025
TV personality Teddi Jo Mellencamp graciously shared her cancer experience after the star of seventy-two episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was initially diagnosed with stage 2... Read More
Who Needs Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
March 11, 2025
Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to remove skin cancer cells instead of non-cancerous tissue. The micrographic approach is a tissue-sparing, precise method of skin cancer removal named in... Read More
CAP Accreditation for Orlando Dermatology Lab
February 26, 2025
During a skin care checkup, a clinician may perform a skin biopsy if a mole, rash or lesion appears unusual. Typically, this involves numbing an area with a local anesthetic and removing a small... Read More
Winter Eczema Flare-Ups
January 29, 2025
Winter often brings more than just chilly weather; it can also lead to uncomfortable issues like winter eczema flare-ups. If your skin is red, swollen, itchy, or develops bumps and flaky patches,... Read More
Winter Holiday Skincare
December 21, 2024
Whether you’re a snow bird enjoying mild winters here or a full-time resident of Central Florida, it’s important to understand winter skincare in warmer climates. Although temperatures... Read More
Rise in Skin Cancer Rate for Veterans
November 6, 2024
U.S. military members experience unique challenges both during and after their tour of duty. Unfortunately, these can be associated with greater morbidity across different diseases. A recent... Read More
Ozempic Face: Managing Skin Sag
October 14, 2024
A novel term recently coined by the media is “ozempic face.” It refers to a noticeable effect of using semaglutide, a medication commonly prescribed under the brand name Ozempic for... Read More
Weathering Acne in Central Florida
August 26, 2024
A very common skin condition that arises when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells is called acne. This clogging can be triggered by various factors, including hormonal... Read More
Florida 'Live Healthy' Bill Signed Into Law
July 1, 2024
With a clear aim to improve access to health care and boost the number of doctors and healthcare providers available throughout Florida communities, Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a package... Read More
