Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes your skin to become dry, scaly and itchy. Most adults who have psoriasis say their symptoms started early, often in childhood. It’s hard enough having psoriasis, but having it in childhood can be even more so. If you believe your child may have psoriasis or has already been […]
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Dermatologist Annual Skin Exams
During the summer months, the Earth is tilted so that the northern hemisphere is experiencing much stronger sun exposure than in the wintertime. Here in South Florida, however, we get strong sun exposure all year long thanks to our closer proximity to the equator than most other states. Even if a Floridian is an indoors […]
What is Cradle Cap?
Your baby is perfect and thriving. But you can’t help but notice that her scalp appears to be scaly and dry. This common skin condition – seborrheic dermatitis, more commonly known as “cradle cap” – may appear unsightly but don’t worry. Cradle cap is not painful and can be quite easily treated. For both new […]
Children and Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an illness caused by the very contagious varicella-zoster virus. Most cases of chickenpox happen during childhood, although an adult can also develop it. When children get chickenpox, the first sign is usually a fever. Several days later, a rash will appear with red spots that will evolve into fluid-filled blisters. The amount of […]
Which Insect Repellents Are Safe?
If you ask people what the worst things about summer are, chances are bugs are probably one of the top answers. Insects are important to the environment but can be a nuisance and even harmful to humans. This is where insect repellents come in to save the day. There are a variety of insect repellents […]
