Finding the right skin care products can be confusing. There’s so much conflicting information out there about what products will give you the best results and researching all of them can take hours. Unfortunately, many people overlook ingredients in the products they use, so they fail to realize the long-term harm they can cause. When selecting …
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As teenagers prepare to head back to school, they’ve got plenty to worry about without adding acne breakouts to the mix. This common skin condition can cause physical discomfort and emotional distress — something that young people hardly need more of during their formative years. Though not entirely preventable, skin specialists have developed effective treatments …
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We are finally in the midst of summer! Summer fun can mean backyard barbecues, family road trips, and a relaxing day at the beach or sitting poolside. But with summer fun comes the summer sun and as we’ve seen with the constant heat and UV advisories across South Florida, it’s not here to play. When …
Summer is finally upon us, and the sun is welcoming us all outside. It’s tempting to rush to the nearest beach or pool and get our skin in the warm sunlight. However, the sun is not very kind to our skin. The sun emits harmful UV rays that can permanently damage your skin. UV damage …
Self-screening is one of the best tools for catching skin cancer early. When a person performs regular self-screening in conjunction with regular visits to a dermatologist, the combined effort helps to ensure that skin cancer is caught at the earliest stage possible. Because you lead a busy life but want to make sure that your …
Cancer in itself is a daunting word that brings many intense emotions. But when you hear the term skin cancer, what comes to mind? Perhaps how it can happen? What it can look like? Or all the different varieties? Here at Dania Dermatology, we want to make sure our patients know the facts about this incredibly …
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common virus that causes a painful rash, usually in a stripe of blisters that wraps around your torso. If you’ve ever had chickenpox (varicella-zoster), the virus stays in your body and can later reactivate as shingles. Some otherwise healthy patients wonder if they need to visit a …
If you have psoriasis, you know just how uncomfortable those dry and itchy flare-ups can be. You might wear long sleeves or scarves to hide the characteristic scaly rash, even in hot weather. But living with psoriasis can be much easier with the right treatment plan. At Dania Dermatology, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Stanley Skopit has helped …
It can be an alarming feeling when you find an unusual mole or skin lesion. You might wonder if it’s a harmless spot or something serious like skin cancer. Before you hit the panic button, it’s important to remember that cancer isn’t diagnosed at a glance and can look like several benign conditions. At Dania Dermatology, …
No one wants dry skin, but at some point in our lives, we’ll all deal with the flaky, itchy, and not-so-attractive effects of a compromised moisture barrier. Fortunately, because this condition is so universal, there are countless ways to treat it. At Dania Dermatology, we take a holistic approach to addressing dry skin. Board-certified dermatologist …
