Spider veins can make you feel self-conscious and even cause physical discomfort. Don’t let your vein appearance hinder you from wearing and doing what you want this summer. Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy involves the use of an injectable solution, which is given right in the vein. The solution in these injections causes scar tissue to form in […]
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Facial rejuvenation has become increasingly popular for reducing facial wrinkles and lines, and dermal fillers are at the forefront of this trend. As we age, the fat under our facial skin diminishes. The results are hollow spots, wrinkles, fine lines and deep creases. Dermal fillers are used in minimally invasive, safe cosmetic procedures to restore […]
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Though people everywhere may lament excess fat, those in South Florida have the unique concern of being unable to hide stubborn fat under sweaters and layers of clothes. If you are worried about sharing selfies, hanging out at the beach, or engaging in other social activities due to resistant fat pockets, consider these options: Diet […]
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Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the US. One million Americans are diagnosed each year with some type of the disease. Sun exposure, tanning beds, and genetics can all contribute to the development of skin cancer. Skin cancer occurs when damage to skin cells caused by genetic defects or ultraviolet […]
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Recently you’ve noticed that you seem to have two chins, your normal chin and enough fat in the area just below to create a “double chin”. Maybe you’ve put on a little extra weight that is proving hard to lose. Maybe you’re now in your thirties. Maybe everyone in your family develops a double chin […]
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Finding out that you have keloids or skin cancer, can be a difficult diagnosis for patients to deal with. Throughout our lives, we try our best to keep our skin healthy and beautiful as it is often one of the first things that the world sees from us. Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the abnormal […]
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Hollywood Dermatology, a practice offering the full spectrum of dermatologic services with multiple office locations in South Florida, is pleased to unveil a brand new look on the web with our website that launched this month! Our new site includes a number of features including this medical advice blog, which will regularly be updated with content about […]
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Your skin is also your body’s first defense against pollution, cold, heat and disease. When you take care of it, you’re rewarded with skin that is healthy and vibrant. One of the keys to taking care of it is sun safety. The sun’s rays provide warmth and light that keep us alive and thriving. But some […]
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If you’re a regular sunscreen user and also use cosmetic and topical medications, you have probably wondered what the proper order is for applying these products. Does sunscreen go on first? Last? In the middle? It is suggested that topical medications go on first, and then sunscreen. If sunscreen is applied first, it might interfere […]
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The United States Department of Health & Human Services has declared ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, as a known carcinogen or cancer-causing substance. Indoor tanning lamps emit UVA and UVB radiation at levels that are far higher than the sun. New high pressure sunlamps […]
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