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Heat Rash

Is It Heat Rash? What Florida Residents Need to Know About Summer Skin Irritation

Living in Florida can present challenges to our skin, especially during the summer. Heat and humidity are the perfect ingredients for uncomfortable skin issues. A common problem many people face in hot weather is heat rash, also known as prickly heat. If you’ve noticed tiny bumps, itching, or a prickling sensation on your skin this […]

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Vitiligo

What Makes Vitiligo Unique? Navigating & Managing the Condition

Vitiligo is more than a skin condition. It is a way of life that impacts someone’s appearance, self-esteem, emotional health, and social connectivity. Vitiligo is typically characterized by the loss of skin pigment from areas of the skin in patches due to an autoimmune skin disease. According to the Global Vitiligo Foundation, about 70 million

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement

Dear Patients, We are posting to inform you of the unexpected departure of Dr. Tung from Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, effective May 20, 2025. Dr. Tung has been a valued member of our team for several years, and we are grateful for her contributions to our patients and our practice during her tenure.

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Skin Cancer

More Than Melanoma: Detection, Treatment & Prevention of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Melanoma often lives in the spotlight when it comes to discussions of skin cancer, and for good reasons. Although it represents a smaller fraction of total skin cancer cases, melanoma is responsible for the majority of skin cancer-related deaths due to its aggressive nature. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 100,000 new melanomas

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: We All Do Our Part to Prevent and Detect

https://vimeo.com/415251149 Comprehensive sun protection is everything when it comes to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. While we can all be diligent about applying sunscreen to prominent areas, it’s often the overlooked spots that accumulate sun damage over time, increasing the risk of skin cancer.

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Sunburn

From Burn to Peel: What’s Happening to Your Skin after a Sunburn & How to Recover

We all know that sunburns are unsafe to our skin. They damage DNA in our skin cells, break down collagen and elastin in our skin, cause skin inflammation and immune suppression, and can lead to skin cancer. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, having five or more sunburns in your lifetime doubles your

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