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
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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]May 4th is Melanoma Monday
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer? Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. That means approximately one in five Americans develop skin cancer. While melanoma is not the most common type of skin cancer, it is the most dangerous. It is responsible for 10,000
[Read More]Water’s Edge Dermatology’s Dr. John P. Minni Named President of AOCD 2019-2020
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Water’s Edge Dermatology, with 35 offices throughout Florida, announced today that John P. Minni, D.O., FAOCD, has been selected to serve as the President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) for the 2019-2020 term. The AOCD is dedicated to promoting the practice of osteopathic dermatology on a national
[Read More]What are your veins telling you?
The Vein Center at Water’s Edge Dermatology diagnoses and treats vein conditions under the leadership of the nation’s foremost experts in vein care. Unlike other dermatology practices who may only be treating conditions at the surface level, our very own Dr. Felipe Collares, MD brings a more holistic approach to vein care with the understanding
[Read More]NEW WATER’S EDGE OFFICE IN PORT ST. LUCIE
Water’s Edge is serving another Florida community! On January 7, 2019, we opened a new office in the Tradition master-planned community. Our Tradition location represents our 35th office serving Florida communities with our special brand of premiere dermatology services. Water’s Edge Tradition Office The Water’s Edge Tradition office is located at 9401 SW Discovery Way,
[Read More]Tips for Healthy Skin Year Round
All year long we’re celebrating Water’s Edge 20th anniversary of serving patients’ skincare needs as Florida’s premier skincare provider. We’ve got a lot to celebrate with the upcoming holidays nearly upon us. In addition, November is National Healthy Skin Month and the perfect time to share these tips recommended by the American Academy of Dermatologists
[Read More]Notes from a Veteran Dermatology Nurse: Getting Started & Sticking With It
A Special Guest Post, by veteran dermatology nurse, Lisa Cheek. Last week’s observance of National Nurses Week got me thinking and reminiscing. As a veteran dermatology nurse (16 years!), I’ve got plenty of stories, and memories. Some of them good, some of them bad, some happy, some sad. You may wonder how a young woman
[Read More]Shingles, Seniors & Medicare Coverage
Chances are, most young people have little idea of what Shingles is, much less how doctors treat it, or Medicare covers it. But the skin disease that’s scourge to so many millions of seniors has its roots in childhood. Chickenpox, in fact. Back in the day as they say, there wasn’t a vaccine preventing most
[Read More]Top 5 Tips for Fighting Toenail Fungus
Getting rid of a toenail fungal infection can be tough and it can take up to a year to achieve completely clear nails. A toenail fungus infection usually begins with swollen skin or pain around your nail, and you may notice dents, ridges or lines in your nails. Your medical dermatologist will examine your nails and determine
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