Freckles Center - Tamarac, FL
Tamarac Dermatologist Doctors for FrecklesType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Tamarac * M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  Skin & Cancer Associates  The Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  The Center for Dermatology  The Center for Dermatology  Pamela A Rousseau MD  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  RSB Dermatology Inc  Stacy J Frankel MD PA  Berens Medical Center Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  South Florida Skin & Laser Center  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Andrew R Altman MD PA  Waterman Dermatology  Peter D Sarbone MD  Glenn B Sterling MD  Lauderdale Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Alan M Fischer Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dan H Meirson MD  Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Peter L Babinski MD  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Murray D Smith MD  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Oakland Medical & Cosmetic Center  Hecker Dermatology Group  Hecker Dermatology Group  Bauman Medical Group  Mark S Bernhardt MD  Jay H Brachfeld MD  Michele J Moraes MD & Brian C Moraes DO  Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics  Boca Raton Skin Institute  Shagen Abovyan MD  Thomas S Breza MD  Jeffrey Marcus MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Martin Dermatology  Nelson Charlie MD PA  Seymour Munzer MD  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Stanley A Spatz MD PA  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Sukal Skin Institute  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Gary Goldfaden MD  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Skin & Cancer Associates  Russel S Glaun MD PA  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Tobi Richman-Steinhardt MD  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Boca Raton Skin & Laser Center  Carlos Cohen MD PA  Louis Simonson MD  Peter G Ballas II MD Tamarac, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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FrecklesWhat are freckles?Freckles are flat, tanned circular spots that typically are the size of the head of a common nail. The spots are multiple and may develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight. These are particularly common in people of fair complexion on upper-body skin areas like the cheeks, nose, arms, and upper shoulders. They may appear on people as young as age 1 or 2.
Most freckles on a person's skin are usually uniform in color. On different people, freckles may vary somewhat in
What types of freckles are there?
There are two basic types of freckles: simple freckles and sunburn freckles. Simple freckles are usually tan, round, and Ephelides (singular: ephelis) is the Greek word and medical term for freckle. This term refers to flat spots that are tan, slightly reddish, or light brown and typically appear during the sunny months. They are most often found on people with light com... Recommended Reading Related to FrecklesWhat are moles?Moles are very common small growths that look like a piece of flat or raised skin. Moles may be tan, brown, black, reddish brown, or skin colored. Most moles are typically the size of a pencil eraser (about 6 mm). Moles can range anywhere from pinhead size up to greater than the size of your hand. Essentially, moles are just a collection or clump of pigment cells called melanocytes. While melanocytes normally occur in small numbers in the skin, when these cells bunch up in a nest, they then create what is visible as a mole. They also tend to become darker and more apparent with sun exposure and pregnancy and lighten somewhat in the winter months. Moles can occur anywhere on the skin, including more unusual areas such as the scalp, ears, eyelids, lips, palms, soles, genitals, penis, and anal area. The medical name for mole is nevus or melanocytic nevus. Multiple moles are called nevi.
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Skin Cancer
- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in humans. There are three main types of skin cancer; basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (the nonmelanoma skin cancers), and melanoma.
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Melanoma
- Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which begins in skin cells called melanocytes and affects more than 53,600 people in the United States each year. These melanocytes can grow together to form benign moles which, after a change in size, shape, or color can be a sign of melanoma. Caused by sun exposure, early detection becomes extremely important to avoid a spread to other areas of the body. Diagnosis is confirmed through a biopsy of the abnormal skin and treatment depends on the extent and characteristics of the patient.
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Sunburn (Sun Poisoning)
- Sunburn is caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. UV rays can also damage the eyes. Repeated overexposure to UV rays also increases the risk for scarring, freckles, wrinkles, and dry skin. Symptoms of sunburn include painful, red, tender, and hot skin. The skin may blister, swell, and peel. Sun poisoning (severe sunburn) include nausea, fever, chills, rapid pulse, dizziness and more. Treatment for sunburn depends upon the severity. Sun protection and sunscreen for an individual's skin type is recommended to decrease the chance of sunburn.
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Sun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs)
- Sun sensitivity (photosensitivity) is an inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of medications or substances and sunlight. The affect on the skin is redness, which looks similar to a sunburn. Generally, these reactions are either phototoxic or photoallergic. Phototoxic drugs are more common than photoallergic drugs. Symptoms of phototoxic reactions are a burning and stinging sensation and then redness. Symptoms of photoallergic reactions are itching, redness, swelling, blisters of the affected area. Treatment generally is discontinuation of the medication and topical application of creams.
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Moles
- Moles are small skin growths that may appear flat or raised and are often tan, brown, black, reddish brown, or skin colored. They are typically about the size of a pencil eraser. There are three types of moles. Monthly skin self-exams are essential in the early detection of abnormal moles and melanomas.
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Sunscreen
- Sunscreens are crucial for sun protection. Sun damage to the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays is a risk factor for skin cancer and melanoma. To avoid sunburn, people should limit sun exposure during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., wear protective clothing, and use a sunscreen. People with sensitive skin should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
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