Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS FOR SENIORS
What are “Silver” or “Platinum” vitamins? Do I need them? What is the difference? As one ages, we do not need different vitamins or nutrients, although we may need to ingest different amounts of them to compensate for changes in absorption or the body’s ability to make certain vitamins. As we get older, our skin…
Read MoreDIET & ACNE: WHAT TO AVOID
For decades, we have told patients that there were no studies to support that drinking soda made acne worse, although if that was their experience then they should not consume soda. Over the recent years, more and more evidence has emerged showing that diet can affect acne. The first study showed that drinking non-organic milk…
Read MoreSCAR TREATMENTS USING “LASERS”
It’s funny today. No matter what the condition, everyone thinks that a “laser” is available and is best. In most cases, this is not so, but in many cases, laser treatments are available. There are many different types and causes of scars: traumatic, post-surgical, and acne scars to name a few. Well, there is not…
Read MoreMELANOMA: LYMPH NODE DISSECTION
Are we doing more harm than good? This has been a question that we have asked for decades regarding the treatment of malignant melanoma. Over the recent decades, margins of normal skin that are removed when treating melanoma have gotten smaller. Recently, the benefit of lymph node dissection to treat involved lymph nodes has come…
Read MoreCHOOSE THE BEST MOHS’ SURGEON
According to a recent study, there is great variation from one Mohs’ surgeon to another when having Mohs’ surgery. In this study, they found that the mean number of stages per case was 1.47 (range, 1.09-4.11). The variation in range is huge!!! Thirty-five percent of surgeons were persistent outliers (performed more stages than the mean) in all three…
Read MoreAPPROXIMATELY ONE THIRD OF SUNSCREENS PROVIDE LESS THAN HALF OF THE SPF CLAIMED
Medscape (5/19, Doheny) reported, “About a third of sunscreens tested by experts…provide less than half the SPF protection claimed on the label,” according to Consumer Reports’ annual sunscreen report. According to the article, the Food and Drug Administration does not routinely test sunscreen products’ SPF. Dr. Bader recommends sunscreens that have a high concentration of zinc…
Read MoreSKIN CANCER IS ON THE RISE!
According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, squamous cell carcinoma rates have increased 263% between 2000 and 2010, while basal cell carcinoma increased 145% over the same time period. Although the reasons for this increase is not yet studied, increased sun exposure and increased tanning bed use are likely contributing factors. Avoidance of midday sun,…
Read MoreTOP 10 ALLERGENS IN CHILDREN
Topical allergies are common in both children and adults. If one suspects a topical allergy in children, this top 10 list contains the most likely culprits. One can start by avoiding these 10 compounds. Tixocortol pivalate (a corticosteroid). Propylene glycol (found in many creams, lotions, and solutions). Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)/methylisothiazolinone (MI) (a preservative used in anti-fungal…
Read MoreREDUCE SUNBURN WITH A SINGLE DOSE OF VITAMIN D
According to a recent study, a single dose of at least 100,000 IU vitamin D3 rapidly attenuates sunburn when given within one hour of sun exposure. Lower doses were far less effective.
Read MoreFREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS MAY 9TH
It is that time of year again–May is skin cancer awareness month. Tuesday, May 9th at 5pm Dr. Bader will be providing FREE skin cancer screenings to ALL patients who register–regardless of insurance. This will take place at Broward Health North’s Comprehensive Cancer Center between 5pm and 6:30pm. CALL TO REGISTER-954.759.7400. You can register online at browardhealth.org/events. Only registered patients…
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