Medical Review By: Heather Brew, PA-C Sometimes less is more. Maybe we don’t need to hide our skin under makeup or follow a complicated skin care regimen involving a dozen different products. That’s the thinking behind skinimalism, a minimalist approach to skin care and makeup. What exactly is skinimalism? “I think it’s about going
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How Contagious Is Poison Ivy?
You caught a nasty case of poison ivy rash hiking in the woods or working in your yard. Now, you’re scratching up a storm at home and wondering — can my family catch this from me? The short answer is no. Poison ivy rash, which is caused by an allergic reaction to oil in the plant,
[Read More]Water’s Edge Dermatology Opens New Office in Merritt Island, FL
Florida’s premier dermatology and vein group continues its expansion Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Florida-based Water’s Edge Dermatology announced today the opening of its newest office located at 1730 E. Merritt Island Causeway in Merritt Island, Florida. Offering premier dermatology services to the Merritt Island community, this opening of this office makes Water’s Edge Dermatology
[Read More]Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer Treatment
Updated May 19, 2020 The number of people developing skin cancer has been increasing for decades, to the point that skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the United States. Every day, more than 95,000 people are diagnosed with the disease, and one in five people will develop it in their lifetime. Most
[Read More]Water’s Edge Dermatology Welcomes Chris Cromwell, MD to Plastic Surgery Team
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Florida-based Water’s Edge Dermatology announced today that Dr. Chris Cromwell has joined its growing plastic surgery team. A skilled and highly experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Cromwell shares the mission of Water’s Edge to help patients look and feel their best. He is seeing patients in the St. Lucie West
[Read More]Nail Problems and What to Do About Them
Did you know that our nails are essentially hardened skin cells? They might seem tough as, well, nails, but they can present their own unique health problems if they aren’t treated with care and attention. What Exactly Are Nails? We want nails to look strong and healthy, serve as an onboard toolset of sorts and
[Read More]Summertime and Acne … It’s the Worst!
Did you know that the summer months are more difficult for those who suffer with acne? According to a study published by The Journal of Dermatology, the majority of patients said their acne is worse when temperatures rise. Why? The summer heat, sweat and humidity all work to increase oil production in the skin. This
[Read More]Gryphon-Backed Water’s Edge Dermatology Acquires Coast Dermatology
SAN FRANCISCO and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Water’s Edge Dermatology (“Water’s Edge” or “the Company”), a leading provider of comprehensive dermatology services through 37 Florida locations, announced today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Coast Dermatology (“Coast”), a medical/cosmetic dermatology practice in Venice, Florida. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Click here to read
[Read More]The ABCDE Rules of Melanoma
The fun and sun of summer is knocking at the door, but so is the deadliest result of too much sun – melanoma. That’s why catching and treating it early is the key to battling and even curing melanoma. Melanoma is tricky. It can start on the surface of the skin, under a nail or
[Read More]Skin Cancer Treatments
Hearing the word “cancer” can be scary. However, when it comes to skin cancer, it doesn’t have to be frightening. Although it is the most common cancer in the United States, skin cancer is highly curable when caught and treated early. If you are diagnosed with skin cancer or a pre-cancerous spot, schedule a visit
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