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Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to refocus on one of the most important aspects of your overall health: your skin. Living in Central Florida means enjoying sunshine year-round, but it also means increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, one of the leading causes of skin cancer. As dermatology professionals, we

It’s no secret that sun protection is extremely important. But how often are you scheduling a regular skin exam? Do you wait until a problem is already visible, or are you diligent about keeping your skin a priority? As dermatologists, one of the most impactful conversations we have with patients is about the value of

If you grew up in the 1970s, 1980s, or even the early 1990s, you probably remember the era of baby oil and aluminum foil reflectors. A perfect tan was often seen as the ultimate summer accessory. People would head to the beach slathered in baby oil, sometimes mixed with iodine, intentionally baking in the sun

Acne isn’t just something that happens during adolescence. In fact, many adults, especially women, develop acne well into their 20s, 30s and beyond. Hormones often play a key role in the development of acne. If your breakouts seem unpredictable, don’t respond well to over-the-counter products, or only happen around certain times of the month, you

When we think about sun protection, we usually picture areas of our bodies visible to the sun like our face, arms, and legs. But what about the skin hiding under your hair? For men, whether it’s on your scalp, face, or other areas of your body; and for women, on your scalp – hair does

At Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, we often hear our patients complain about having sensitive skin. While having sensitive skin can be highly frustrating, the term “sensitive” can turn into a catch-all for skin that easily reacts to certain triggers. What most patients describe as having sensitive skin is actually reactive skin. While the

As dermatologists, one of the most surprising things we hear from our patients is that they don’t think they need sunscreen during the winter. We get it – winter can be cold (even in Florida), the sun doesn’t feel as strong, and many of us associate sun protection with warm weather, beaches, and summer fun.

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect time to stop and consider how your skin, hair, and nails might be silently signaling something deeper. While the thyroid gland sits in the middle of the lower part of your neck, its influence reaches much farther, affecting many aspects of our health. According to the

As we begin another new year, many of us are thinking about resolutions. Whether you’ve already made them as a way to kick off 2026, or you’re still thinking about what to consider, one of the most impactful health goals you can set for yourself this year is making sun safety a consistent part of

As we mature, we all experience a relationship with wrinkles at some point. Whether they are from facial expressions that we have frequently made, or from unprotected time in the sun, wrinkles are inevitable. Especially living in a climate like Florida, where the sun shines (nearly) year-round, it helps to understand how wrinkles develop and