Wesley Chapel offers an upscale, energetic environment in a rural area where residents enjoy a suburban lifestyle. A rapidly growing community with many parks, golf courses, restaurants and resorts, sports venues, and upscale shopping, the Tampa suburb welcomes new residents…
It may not always occur to someone to think first of a dermatologist for nail care, but no one else knows how to handle it effectively. Any change in size or shape, texture, or color may mean nothing, but a…
Laser Hair Removal Almost everyone has unwanted hair that seems displeasing. A desire to do something about it requires a review of the available options. However, the choice remains far from simple. After all, a process that affects the body’s…
Seven Great Tips for Springtime Skin Care Spring’s arrival gives you a perfect time to refresh your skincare routine. After a winter of protecting against the dry, harsh weather, you can lighten up for spring. Your skin’s healthy, glowing look…
Building on a body of knowledge developed over centuries, the field of dermatology continues to serve a critical need in society. Modern dermatology offers great possibilities far beyond the imagination of ancient Egyptian caregivers or the founders of the first…
While it may seem difficult to imagine, ancient Egyptian physicians practiced dermatology. Even in 3500 B.C., they realized that skin issues mattered to patients. Writings at the time show their understanding of dermatological diseases. Inscriptions and engravings demonstrate that they…
Identifying and Treating Skin Tags The appearance of harmless skin tags seems to occur more frequently over time, but people below age 50 may have them too. Medical science has not confirmed a cause for them, but potential reasons include…
Qualifying for Skin Cancer Removal with Mohs Surgery A success rate approaching 99 percent provides the greatest chance for a total cure of skin cancer with Mohs surgery. Innovative techniques developed by Dr. Frederick Mohs at the University of Wisconsin…
While the World Atlas does not credit the breezes from Lake Michigan for naming Chicago the Windy City, the cold and dry gusts make skincare in the winter extremely challenging. Dryness produces effects on the skin that everyone recognizes and…
Finding the Best Chicagoland Laser Tattoo Removal A decision to get a tattoo may seem like a good idea at the time, but it can produce regrets and hopes for a do-over. Body art has existed for centuries by choice,…