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Summer in Florida brings lots of heat, humidity, and increased sun exposure. When it comes to your skin, those longer days and time spent outdoors can start to do a number on your skin. From accelerating premature aging, to skin irritation, to hyperpigmentation and dryness, your skin is likely to need some extra TLC during […]

Your nails can give you great clues when it comes to your health. The shape, color, texture, and strength of your nails can reveal everything from vitamin deficiencies and fungal infections to underlying conditions like thyroid problems or autoimmune diseases. Even subtle changes like ridges, discoloration, or breakage can be early warning signs that something

The big, red sunburn – we all know it. It’s the telltale sign that you’ve been out in the sun unprotected for too long. Accompanied by sensitivity, peeling skin, and itchiness, your skin will give off clues that it’s been burned and needs to heal. But did you know that there are several other types

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and spotted a silver strand or two staring back at you for the first time, you might wonder what’s happening with your hair. Getting gray hair often indicates one of the first signs of aging. Even though nearly every person’s hair will turn gray at some point in

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

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

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.

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

Spring can be a challenging season for those who suffer from rosacea. The combination of changing temperatures, increased sun exposure, and seasonal allergens can trigger flare-ups, leading to redness, irritation, and skin discomfort. If you struggle with rosacea, protecting your skin during the spring months is important to maintaining a calm and healthy complexion. The

When detected early and treated properly, most skin cancers are curable. That means, the sooner you find a skin cancer and have it treated, the better outcome you are likely to have. At Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, we recommend everyone have an annual skin exam with a licensed dermatology professional to help catch