Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
CHOOSE 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…
Read More“NEW” TOPICAL TREATMENT FOR MELANOMA IN SITU: NOT SO FAST!
Melanoma in situ is a common tumor, and often affects the elderly. In some cases, surgery can be extremely extensive and/or patients are not good surgical candidates. For years, Dermatogists have been offering topical imiquimod (Aldara) to these patients as an alternative to surgery, with the full understanding that it is not as good as…
Read MoreWHITE WINE & LIQUOR MAY INCREASE RISK OF ROSACEA IN WOMEN
Hold that glass! In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, women who consume white wine or liquor may increase the risk of rosacea. Time to trade in that Chardonnay for a Cabernet.
Read MoreHAIR LOSS TREATMENTS – FOR MEN AND WOMEN
According to a recent article, all treatments that were evaluated were effective in treating hair loss. For men, 2% minoxidil, 5% minoxidil, low light therapy, and finasteride were all effective. For women, 2% minoxidil was effective. Unfortunately, other treatments were not evaluated for women. Recommendations from Dr. Bader: In my experience finasteride is most effective in…
Read MoreDEVICES THAT HELP RETAIN HAIR WHEN UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERPY FOR BREAST CANCER
The DigniCap Cooling System was FDA approved in 2015 to prevent hair loss, which may be of benefit to those undergoing chemotherapy. The FDA has just approved a second system, the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, for reducing hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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