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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has shown that taking hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is associated with an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma and an even higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma. The risk was dose dependent (the higher the cumulative dose, the higher the risk). An increased risk…

Patients often ask about the risk of getting infections after a Pedicure. In most cases, they are asking about getting a toenail fungal infection, which is rare in this circumstance. Bacterial infections have occurred after getting a Pedicure, although is uncommon. Those who are immuno-compromised or have diabetes and/or poor circulation are more at risk…

Without question, it is ALWAYS best to see a well-trained, board-certified Dermatologist if one has any skin problems (rashes or growths).  Although many PCPs and Urgent care centers can handle COMMON problems (i.e. Shingles, poison ivy and minor burns), what happens when both you and the doctor does not know what the diagnosis is? In many of these cases, patients…

Nowadays it is common to have a very high deductible. This is a big problem as patients are bearing a significant cost. In this case, it is very important to choose your doctor wisely!!!  Let me give you a few examples and some critical information. Contracted Rates–some plans pay doctors very differently. In fact, one…

TYK2 inhibitor is being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and the early Phase II trial results have been great. Why? Here is the scientific talk: the TYK2 inhibitor has been shown to be 100 times more selective in inhibiting IL-23 , IL-12, and interferon-alpha than JAK 1/3 inhibitors and 3,000 times more selective than JAK 2 inhibitors. What do you…

Revance Therapeutics Inc. said that an experimental drug RT002 [injectable daxibotulinumtoxinA] can smooth wrinkles for longer than Allergan’s Botox, according to the results of late-stage studies. We will have to wait for the published data to see, but at least early reports look promising.

This is becoming a big problem, but one can solve this most often without additional help.  Here are a couple of references: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/itchy-skin/bedbugs https://www.jenreviews.com/bed-bugs/

Sorry–not a skin related post, but given that it is breast cancer awareness month, those without insurance or those with high deductibles that cannot afford mammograms should take advantage of this offer! FREE Mammograms Sat. Sept. 23rd 8am-2pm–call 954.762.3649 Broward Health Medical CenterFor qualified persons only

A study published in JAMA looked at the 100 “best-selling” moisturizes that claim to be “hypoallergenic” found that 83% had a potentially allergenic chemical. Additionally, the study found that 45% of the products marketed as “fragrance-free” contained a botanical ingredient or one that reacts to a fragrance that can cause reactions.

A recent study has shown a positive association of increased alcohol consumption with the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. The study was small, so larger studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results. Here is yet another possible reason to limit or eliminate alcohol consumption. Red wine has some other health benefits that, according to…