Medical Review By: Thomas Pham, MD Spider bites are more common than you might think. Garden spiders that get trapped in clothing or under hair may bite two or three times before you flick them off or crush them by scratching. Dermatologists sometimes call these bites “breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” Fortunately, when it comes to
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Are Cold Sores Contagious? Here’s What to Know
Medical Review By: Camila Yepes, PA-C Cold sores, aka fever blisters, are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) — not by colds or fevers. But like colds, they are very contagious. You can spread HSV at any point from the first warning tingle up until the cold sore scab has completely disappeared. It’s even
[Read More]How Contagious Is Poison Ivy?
You caught a nasty case of poison ivy rash hiking in the woods or working in your yard. Now, you’re scratching up a storm at home and wondering — can my family catch this from me? The short answer is no. Poison ivy rash, which is caused by an allergic reaction to oil in the plant,
[Read More]How to Heal Dry, Cracked Hands
Frequent hand-washing may be key to staying healthy, especially now and during cold and flu season, but it can really take a toll on your skin. That goes double in winter when colder temps and drier air conspire to zap skin of the natural oils that maintain moisture and provide a protective barrier. This can
[Read More]Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer Treatment
Updated May 19, 2020 The number of people developing skin cancer has been increasing for decades, to the point that skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the United States. Every day, more than 95,000 people are diagnosed with the disease, and one in five people will develop it in their lifetime. Most
[Read More]Water’s Edge Dermatology Welcomes Chris Cromwell, MD to Plastic Surgery Team
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Florida-based Water’s Edge Dermatology announced today that Dr. Chris Cromwell has joined its growing plastic surgery team. A skilled and highly experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Cromwell shares the mission of Water’s Edge to help patients look and feel their best. He is seeing patients in the St. Lucie West
[Read More]Nail Problems and What to Do About Them
Did you know that our nails are essentially hardened skin cells? They might seem tough as, well, nails, but they can present their own unique health problems if they aren’t treated with care and attention. What Exactly Are Nails? We want nails to look strong and healthy, serve as an onboard toolset of sorts and
[Read More]Time for Your Child’s Summer Skin Check
With kids out of school, it’s time for fun, sun and a lot of activities. It’s also time to schedule a summer skin check and stock up on sunscreen! At Water’s Edge Dermatology, we are experts in spotting and treating all kinds of pediatric skin, hair and nail conditions, which is why we are encouraging
[Read More]Summertime and Acne … It’s the Worst!
Did you know that the summer months are more difficult for those who suffer with acne? According to a study published by The Journal of Dermatology, the majority of patients said their acne is worse when temperatures rise. Why? The summer heat, sweat and humidity all work to increase oil production in the skin. This
[Read More]The ABCDE Rules of Melanoma
The fun and sun of summer is knocking at the door, but so is the deadliest result of too much sun – melanoma. That’s why catching and treating it early is the key to battling and even curing melanoma. Melanoma is tricky. It can start on the surface of the skin, under a nail or
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