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Celebrating National Healthy Skin Month
November is a month of giving thanks, and what better way to express gratitude than by caring for the largest organ in your body—your skin! November is National Healthy Skin Month, the ideal time to embrace the importance of maintaining healthy, glowing skin. At...

How to Apply & Reapply Sunblock
Proper application of sunscreen is crucial to ensure maximum protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The first step is to choose a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30. It is recommended to apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before sun exposure to allow...

Should I be screened for Skin Cancer?
Floridians (and part-time Floridians) have an elevated risk of skin cancer due to prolonged sun exposure from leisure and work activities. So many residents enjoy outdoor activities from golf to pickleball to boating, which is in part why they want to live here. It's...

Can Oral Minoxidil Help Hair Loss?
Recently an article appeared in the press generating a lot of questions about treating hair loss with oral minoxidil. Minoxidil is a medication that is commonly used to treat hair loss. It is available in both topical and oral forms. Oral minoxidil is a medication...

Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by redness, flushing, and the development of visible red blood vessels on the face, in addition to acne-like pustules. While the exact cause of rosacea is still unknown, several factors are believed to contribute to...
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