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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
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 24, 2024
In observance of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month, May is designated to shed light on the growing prevalence of skin cancer in the United States. The disease now ranks as the most common... Read More
Associates in Dermatology Celebrates 35 Years this Summer
April 29, 2024
In the sunny realms of Central Florida, members of our community have unparalleled access to the great outdoors. It is, however, a blessing that comes with its own set of challenges. With... Read More
Tragic Death of Bob Marley from Toe-Nail Melanoma
February 29, 2024
Released on Valentine’s Day 2024, the movie One Love received mixed reviews from critics. But, on its opening day in the U.S., the film about Bob Marley’s life broke records by earning... Read More
Season Greetings from Associates in Dermatology
December 15, 2023
Dr. Michael Steppie and the entire team at Associates in Dermatology want to wish you Happy Holidays and a healthy New Year. This is a joyous time and the time for you to indulge yourself in... Read More
Don’t Forget About Holiday Skin Care
November 17, 2023
While a good routine takes effort and can be a bit time consuming, it is important not to forget about your Holiday skin care. Throughout the Holidays it’s a must to allow enough time for... Read More
Margaritaville Billionaire Dies from Merkel Cell Skin Cancer
September 8, 2023
Did you know there is an aggressive type of skin cancer that is 40 times rarer than melanoma and just as dangerous? Merkel cell carcinoma can be mistaken for a flesh-colored cyst or bluish-red... Read More
Make Every Day a No Fry Day...
August 24, 2023
Established in 2008 by the National Council of Skin Cancer Prevention, National “Don’t Fry Day” is celebrated each May on the Friday before Memorial Day. But with exceptionally... Read More
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
July 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services named July as UV Safety Awareness Month to remind people to protect their skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet... Read More
