A Tribute
The associates and staff are profoundly saddened by Dr. Brandt’s passing. He was one of the country’s leading dermatologists and pioneered the use of injectable fillers and botulinum toxin with his innovative and cutting-edge techniques.
What Causes Acne On Certain Parts Of Your Face
Breaking Down Breakouts: What Causes Acne On Certain Parts Of Your Face. Dermatologists explain what can contribute to problem areas, from your forehead to your chin. Dr. Jacquelyn Dosal, a board-certified dermatologist at Skin Associates of South Florida, attributes lower jaw acne to a common behavior you may not be conscious of.
The FIRST sunscreen dispenser in a Miami-Dade County park
Last week we dedicated our first S.A.M. (Sunscreen Application Machine) at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove, alongside the National Skin Education Foundation, and The Melanoma Foundation.
Top 7 reasons you shouldn’t buy from a non trusted internet site
Think of your skincare products like a fancy bottle of wine. Handling and temperature control, which comes in the form of transportation in trucks and storage in facilities, is critical to a wine’s taste and composition.
Time to Learn Your ABCs – The Basics of Vitamin Skin Care
We all know that vitamins are crucial for health, including healthy skin. But it’s difficult to obtain all we need from the foods we eat, even if our diet is optimal. Sometimes we need a little extra help, either with supplements or topical skin care products.
Which Sunscreen Should You Use?
Though summer is becoming fall, don’t put down your sunscreen just yet. The sun is the most important cause of both skin cancer and wrinkles, and those of us in South Florida need extra protection due to our close proximity to the equator.
Are Telomeres the Secret To the Fountain of Youth?
For thousands of years, humans have been searching for the fountain of youth. In recent years, researchers think they may finally have found it. A recently released book entitled “The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer,” ignited a fever of interest in the tiny dynamos known as telomeres...
Safety of Cosmetic Procedures In Pregnant and Lactating Women
Your board-certified dermatologists at Skin Associates of South Florida carefully consider all the implications of any cosmetic procedure we perform. One of the factors we take into consideration is the safety of any service we offer our pregnant and lactating patients.
Age Spots – What They Are and How to Treat Them
The name is unflattering and their appearance is unsightly. Age spots (solar lentigines, medically) are also known as liver spots and sun spots, but whatever their name, you want them gone. What are age spots? They are painless, flat discolorations of the skin, usually brown, black, or gray, that most often occur...
White Wine Increases Skin Inflammation in Women
A new report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology confirms what your board-certified dermatologists at Skin Associates of South Florida have suggested to our patients for years: consumption of alcohol, particularly white wine and liquor, can increase the risk of rosacea in women.
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Your Most Valuable Asset
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and your board-certified dermatologists at Skin Associates of South Florida want to take this opportunity to remind you of the damage the sun’s rays can do to your skin.