Even in the Sunshine State, wintertime can bring cold temperatures along with cloudy and dreary days, filled with fewer sunny skies. With this change in climate, many can be tempted to seek warmth and a “golden glow” through indoor tanning. However, the tanning bed is no cure for the winter

Whether you realize it or not, at some point in your life, you have experienced an inflammatory response. And although inflammation may bring about many unwanted side effects, it is actually an essential process that occurs in your body. When your body recognizes a foreign intruder – like infectious microorganisms

Although we live in Florida, we aren’t exactly out of the woods yet when it comes to dry, wintertime weather. During the winter months, yes, even in the Sunshine State, humidity levels are lower, homes are being heated, and your epidermis (the outermost layer of your skin) tends to dry

Winter weather can be harsh. Even though we don’t deal with the snow in Florida, we still have a drier climate in the winter months. That in itself can cause problems for our skin. From dry hands and feet to chapped lips and everything in between, you’ll want to take

When it comes to information surrounding skin cancer, especially melanoma, it can be hard to determine fact from fiction. Luckily, many organizations like the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation regularly disseminate helpful learning materials to debunk myths and uncover truths about sun exposure and protection, as

When it comes to scars, there is no such thing as “one size fits all.” Have you ever noticed that two or more scars can look different from one another? That’s because every person’s skin has a different way of healing that is influenced by a number of factors. Scars