What Hugh Jackman Wants You to Know About Skin Cancer
Appearing with a bandaged nose last month in an Instagram Story, actor Hugh Jackman told fans that he had had two biopsies for spots that his doctor thought could be basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common form of skin cancer. “I just went to my doctor...
Myths and Facts About Psoriasis—What You Should Know
Of all the skin conditions our dermatologists in Jupiter encounter, psoriasis may be the most misunderstood, with numerous myths swirling around the condition. What is Psoriasis? According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), psoriasis is a disease with an unclear cause. Known as an “immune-mediated” disease, it is characterized by inflammation arising from dysfunction of the immune system, which causes inflammation in the body. Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S....
Some Dermatologists Are Skipping Gel Manicures
Gel manicures are such a welcome innovation since the early days of nail polish that—if you were lucky—would last a couple of days without beginning to chip and peel. But our dermatologists in Jupiter have found that some of our patients have expressed concern since the release of a recent study. It found that radiation from nail dryers might damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells. The Study UV-nail polish dryers...
Collagen Supplements: Do They Really Work for Your Skin?
The research on taking collagen supplements to improve skin appearance is so confusing—and often contradictory—that our dermatologists in Jupiter thought we’d take a look at the most recent findings to help you sort through them. What is Collagen? Collagen is an essential protein that our body uses as one of the main building blocks for many of the body’s essential structures, including muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels, hair, and skin. There are...
Daxxify: The Next Big Thing to Banish Frown Lines!
Our dermatologists in Jupiter are so delighted to be able to offer you a revolutionary new next-generation neuromodulator known as Daxxify. As we are currently one of the few exclusive providers of Daxxify in the U.S., we want to introduce you to this exciting new addition to our cosmetic line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfYqfglgHFE The Daxxify difference Following clinical trials on more than 2,700 patients who received a total of 4,200 treatments, the U.S. Food and...
How to Help Your Skin Flourish in Winter
We here in Florida like to think we’re immune from winter’s effects, but as we saw so vividly last month, Mother Nature sometimes has her own ideas about what constitutes appropriate winter weather in our state. Even without cold blasts from the north, your skin will tend to be drier this time of year because of lower humidity and you need to give it some extra tender loving care. So our...
A Great New Year’s Resolution: Regular Skin Cancer Screening
As we approach the new year, our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter would like to suggest you add one particular item to your list of New Year’s resolutions: a skin cancer screening. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). One in every three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. A skin...
For Healthier Skin, Skip the Sugar
‘Tis the season . . . for extreme sugar intake. From Halloween right on through to New Year’s, we seem to get more than our share of sugar. We justify it because, after all, it’s the holidays. Many of our favorite treats are available only at this time of year, so we tend to indulge more than we probably should. But our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter think you should know what...
What to Do About Skin Tags, Moles, and Other Lesions
You’re washing up one day or changing clothes in front of a mirror when you notice something on your skin that you’re pretty sure is new. So of course you consult Dr. Internet (instead of our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter) and decide it’s harmless. Regardless, you want to be rid of it for cosmetic reasons, or because it’s located in a place where clothing, jewelry, or frequent movement will constantly irritate...
