Different varieties of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, commonly called “staph,” exist. “Staph infections” are common and a term I remember hearing since I was a child; so this is not something new. Staph bacteria are normally found on the skin and in the nose of about one-third of the population. The bacteria are generally harmless unless
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The Skinny on Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer Risk
As dermatology providers, we have often been asked the question from our patients as to the risks of indoor versus outdoor tanning. Well, the answers have recently become clear and are alarming! The rise in skin cancer rates happen to coincide with the growth of indoor tanning, which was first introduced in the U.S. in
[Read More]Viruses of the Skin
Common Viruses of the skin include Molluscum Contagiosum, Warts, and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2. These viruses are common because they are contagious with skin to skin contact.
[Read More]Water’s Edge Dermatology and University of Miami Hospital’s Dr. Kerdel Collaborate To Diagnose and Treat Complex Skin Cases
South Florida residents with complex skin cases are encouraged to contact Water’s Edge Dermatology for consultation and possible inclusion in grand rounds. Grand rounds bring academic medical experts together with physicians to present and examine difficult medical cases for diagnosis and new treatment protocols… Read More
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